Concussion/Sports related injury

Sports are one of the leading causes of concussions in children, especially high-risk activities such as football, soccer, ice hockey, volleyball, lacrosse, and cheerleading. Concussions can also occur during everyday play—on the playground or while children are still learning to navigate their environment.

A concussion is a type of brain injury that results from an impact, often to the head, but it does not always involve a loss of consciousness. In fact, you don’t even need to hit your head directly to sustain a concussion.
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Common symptoms in children include headaches, confusion, balance problems, difficulty keeping their place while reading, poor comprehension, sleep disturbances, memory problems, and learning challenges. While some children recover spontaneously, many go undiagnosed for years, with symptoms that may mimic a learning disability.

Because of this, it is strongly recommended that any child who has sustained a concussion—or has a history of concussion—receive a comprehensive evaluation of their autonomic nervous system and visual information processing to rule out vision-related concerns.

At CONVERGE, we specialize in thorough evaluations and work with the right team to support your child’s recovery from concussion or sports-related injury.