2025 Concussion Symposium

Explain strategies in nutrition that optimize brain health

Discuss science & strategies in physical activity, sleep, rest, play, social connections, and in novel experiences

Differentiate between the terms concussion and traumatic brain injury (TBI) and explain why concussion is classified as a brain injury.

Describe the clinical and functional implications of labeling an injury as a concussion versus a brain injury.

List different symptoms associated with PCS and lifestyle modifications that can help with PCS.

Describe different areas in the multidisciplinary care team that would benefit someone with PCS.

Participants will define the diverse cognitive, academic, social, and emotional consequences of TBI.

Participants will define the nuanced manifestations of TBI within educational settings.

Participants will be able to define the executive function skill of flexibility.

Participants will be able to list 3 flexibility strategies and describe practical application of these to real life.