Key Resources
This page contains lists selected research articles on youth sports and concussions in children.
Guidelines for Pediatric Concussion 2014 (Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation)
Pediatric Sports-Related Concussion: A Review of the Clinical Management of an Oft-Neglected Population
Concussion affects younger athletes differently than adult ones. This article examines the differences a physician may notice between a concussed adult and a concussed child, as well as tracking treatment and recovery guidelines.
Citation: Kirkwood MW, Yeates KO, Wilson PE. Pediatric sport-related concussion: a review of the clinical management of an oft-neglected population. Pediatrics. 2006 Apr;117(4):1359-71. Review. PubMed PMID: 16585334.
Return-to-Learn Following a Concussion
This report, issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics in 2013, addresses issues students may have after suffering a concussion, particularly with learning and memory, as well as the possibility of increased symptoms due to noisy environments or very bright rooms, which are common in school environments.
Citation: Halstead ME, McAvoy K, Devore CD, Carl R, Lee M, Logan K; Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness; Council on School Health. Returning to learning following a concussion. Pediatrics. 2013 Nov;132(5):948-57. doi: 10.1542/peds.2013-2867. Epub 2013 Oct 27. Review. PubMed PMID: 24163302.