The goal of this presentation is to help clinicians understand the paradigm shift in treatment for concussions away from resting in a dark room to active brain rehabilitation. The evaluation treatment recommendations and treatment team responsibilities will be discussed.

As a result of attending this session, you will be able to:

1) Talk about the road through rehabilitation after a pediatric brain injury. This shall include the various markers of progress, specific interventions, effect on and roles of the family and/or caregivers, implications for schools and therapeutic settings as well as the accommodations that must be considered at various points; then,

2) Outline the roles of various treatment team members and what they can communicate and contribute to the overall progress and success for the patient.