Pediatric Issues in Sports Concussion Assessment and Management

Gerard A. Gioia, PhD

Chief, Division of Pediatric Neuropsychology; Director, Safe Concussion Outcome Recovery & Education (SCORE) Program, Children's National Medical Center ;

Associate Professor, Depts. of Pediatrics & Psychiatry, George Washington University School of Medicine; Washington , DC

At the conclusion of the presentation, attendees will be able to:

1. Describe the nature and clinical manifestations of mTBI/ concussion in the student-athlete
2. Develop a working understanding of the assessment & management process unique to children, including recent updated international concussion management guidelines for youth sports.
3. Describe the CDC educational toolkit materials for mTBI/ concussion