Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut

Understanding the Different Definitions of Brain Injury It is important to recognize that several definitions of brain injuries exist in current literature. The acquired ... continue reading

Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS): Understanding Lingering Symptoms and Where to Find Support Sometimes the symptoms of a concussion can linger beyond the initial 2–3-week recovery ... continue reading

Understanding Youth Concussion Laws Across the United States All 50 states and Washington, D.C., have youth concussion laws focused on letting young athletes heal. ... continue reading

Why Recognizing a Concussion Is a Team Responsibility Recognizing a concussion is not just one person’s responsibility. Each sport is a team sport, and ... continue reading

Questions Parents Should Ask Youth Sports Organizations Before Their Children Join. Summary of Questions Parents Should Ask of Youth Sports Organizations when considering having ... continue reading

Child SCAT5: A Standardized Concussion Assessment Tool for Children Ages 5 to 12 This was developed through the 5th International Conference on Concussion in ... continue reading

Sports Concussion Assessment Tool (SCAT5): A Standardized Tool for Assessing Suspected Concussion in Athletes. This was developed through the 5th International Conference on Concussion ... continue reading

Concussion Recognition Tool (CRT5): Helping Coaches and Parents Recognize Possible Concussion on the Sidelines. This was developed through the 5th International Conference on Concussion ... continue reading

Concussion Education Plan Guidelines for Connecticut Schools: Protecting Student Athletes and Meeting State Requirements. Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport – the 5th International ... continue reading

Concussion Guide for Parents. Understanding Concussion, Recovery, and the Complexities of Managing Your Child’s Care This booklet, adapted with permission from the Brain Injury ... continue reading