The topic of concussions is popular in the media, particularly because of stories focusing on brain injuries sustained by athletes and war veterans. However, school-age children (including non-athletes) are at relatively high risk for sustaining concussions through accidents and everyday play. Such students often experience troubling symptoms when they return to school, including cognitive/thinking difficulties; physical symptoms, such as headaches and light sensitivity; and emotional issues, such as anxiety and irritability.
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