Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion, Return-to-Learn Help Guides

The infographics to follow were created by graduate student trainees in Speech-Language Pathology at Temple University as part of their coursework in Neurocognitive Language Disorders (Instructor, Jamie Reilly, PhD). The purpose of these infographics is to provide helpful information for patients, family members, teachers, and other healthcare professionals. Each author has approved the content and form of their posts. These graphics provide evidence-based recommendations and resources such as support groups, hotlines, and patient advocacy contacts. This information should not be construed as prescriptive medical advice. Click on the blue link to download each infographic. Contact Dr. Jamie Reilly with questions, comments, or concerns.

For patients and families

  1. Understanding Concussion and mild Traumatic Brain Injury

    Ebony Mingo, Temple University, 2024

  2. Understanding emotion dysregulation and behavioral changes after TBI: a guide for family and friends

    Shaina Mahoney, Temple University, 2024

For teachers, coaches, and paraprofessionals

  1. hey coach! a guide for school coaches to support student athletes during concussion recovery

    Author: Rhaven Innes, Temple University, May 2024

  2. A teacher’s Guide to Helping Kids post TBI

    Author: Emma Dine, Temple University, May 2024

  3. A school-based guide for understanding formal return-to-learn post concussion guidelines

    Author: Caroline Hladik, Temple University, May 2024


Other Related Issues

  1. Post Traumatic Epilepsy and Driving

Thanks to Abby Mayfield at Chopra and Nocerino LLP Attorneys at Law for sending this resource that explains issues around safety and legality of driving with epilepsy. Post-traumatic epilepsy is a type of seizure disorder that can appear in the context of brain injury.

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    review, Journal of Interprofessional Care, 36:1, 83-92, DOI: 10.1080/13561820.2020.1840339

  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2019, February,12th). Brain Injury Basics.CDC.gov. https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/basics/index.html

  • Ciccia, A. H. (2018). Supporting ‘return to learn’ after TBI. The ASHA Leader, 23(6), 36–37. https://doi.org/10.1044/leader.scm.23062018.36

  • Dawson, J., Johnston, S., McFarland, S., Reed, N., & Zemek, R. (2023). Returning to school following concussion: Pointers for family

    physicians from the Living Guideline for Pediatric Concussion Care. Canadian family physician Medecin de famille canadien, 69(6),

    382–386. https://doi.org/10.46747/cfp.6906382

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    1545–1551. https://doi.org/10.1212/01.CON.0000458975.78766

  • Halsted, M. E, Mcavoy, K., Devore, C. D., Carl, R., Lee, M., Logan, K. (2013). Return to learning following a concussion. American Academy of Pediatrics 132(5), 948-957.

  • Holmes, A., Chen, Z., Yahng, L., Fletcher, D., & Kawata, K. (2020). Return to Learn: Academic Effects of Concussion in High School and

    College Student-Athletes. Frontiers in pediatrics, 8, 57. https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2020.00057

  • Mallory, K. D., Saly, L., Hickling, A., Colquhoun, H., Kroshus, E., & Reed, N. (2022). Concussion Education in the School Setting: A Scoping

    Review. The Journal of school health, 92(6), 605–618. https://doi.org/10.1111/josh.13156

  • Master, C. L., Gioa, G. A., Leddy, J. J., Grady, M. F. (2012). Importance of 'Return-to-Learn' in pediatric and adolescent concussion. Pediatric Annals, 41(9), 1-6.

  • McAvoy, K., Eagan-Johnson, B., & Halstead, M. (2018). Return to learn: Transitioning to school and through ascending levels of academic support for students following a concussion. NeuroRehabilitation, 42(3), 325–330.

  • Rose, S. C., McNally, K. A., & Heyer, G. L. (2015). Returning the student to school after concussion: what do clinicians need to know? Concussion (London, England), 1(1), CNC4. https://doi.org/10.2217/cnc.15.4