Early Childhood

Young Children 0-5 who suffer concussions and traumatic brain injuries may not express the same symptoms as older children.

Brain injuries can affect many abilities needed to function well in a learning environment.  

Some signs of brain injury are observable, such as problems with balance or fatigue.  

• Other symptoms--such as problems controlling emotions--are invisible.  

Every brain injury is different

• Children with a brain injury can have day-to-day variability in skills, stamina, emotional regulation, and memory.  
• Some children experience many symptoms, whereas others have only a few.

Brain injuries impact the whole family

• The injury happens suddenly
• Family members may feel guilty about an accident or injury
• Family members need support with coping with the injury