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The Concussion Conference 2.0: Having a concussed child: Katherine Snedaker

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This document discusses concerns parents have about their children participating in sports and the risks of concussions. It notes that while parents are generally aware of risks, they often deny the possibility of their own child getting a concussion. The document also discusses barriers to proper concussion treatment, such as a lack of education and access to trained medical professionals. It proposes several ways to address these issues, such as improving concussion laws, increasing education for parents, players, coaches and doctors, and developing support systems for concussed children and their families.

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Having a Concussed Child Katherine Snedaker, MSW SportsCAPP.com PinkConcussions.com TeamConcussion.org
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Are Parents afraid of risks? Starting to be aware of the risks and possibility of injury Aware of risk in general, but not as risk to their own child Denial that their child will get a concussion Most often concerned about purchasing best/safest equipment Generally want data on the risks compared to other sports
Isnt Concussion Education a no brainer? Only public high school/middle school coaches Schools/sports organization hesitate to require parental education events When voluntary, few parents attend Only when mandatory, parents make time Parents support mandatory coaches/athlete training Parents concerned with long term effects of TBI have already experienced concussion
Once injured Barriers to successful concussion treatment VERY FEW Parents understand the current and correct management of concussions Access to local concussion-trained MDs is haphazard ER doctors are not consistent Use of term Mild in mTBI by doctors is huge problem
Mild TBI = mTBI Acute TBI
How does having a concussed child change your life? Section Two
When a child is concussed Sudden medical crises Family routine changes Miss days of school Canceled vacations/social events Parents need to babysit child Parents ability to earn wages Less attention on siblings
Why are concussions different? Invisible Injury Medical advice/terms vary between doctors, ER & TBI websites Management of concussion is inconsistent Parents are lost in how best to care for their child Perception of faking injury is real issue Parent needs to manage childs absence and return to school A concussion is the opposite of Strep Throat
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The Concussion Conference 2.0: Having a concussed child: Katherine Snedaker
The Concussion Conference 2.0: Having a concussed child: Katherine Snedaker
How can children and parents needs be addressed? Section Three
The playing field Bad News Lacking Medical Training Lacking Education Lacking Research Lacking ATs for schools and youth sports Good News Training exists online + free Educational materials exist Smart Phone Apps exist Books, pamphlets Movies, Videos
The Concussion Conference 2.0: Having a concussed child: Katherine Snedaker
Update Connecticut Concussion Law of 2009 All youth sports under law, not just school teams Coaches required to train in all youth sports Player and parent education Schools need RTL guidelines Central registry for schools Limited on Full Contact practice like NFL? Sports org and schools required to provide yearly injury DATA
Nurture Flow of Information CDC concussion education for parents/players Concussion management training for doctors Concussion management training for schools Post Concussive Support mental health for players & their families
The Concussion Conference 2.0: Having a concussed child: Katherine Snedaker
Football Soccer Cheer Hockey Field Hockey Lax Fall Sports Concussion Safety Night For Middle School Athletes and their Parents Thursday, Sept 13 7:30 to 8:30 Saugatuck Elementary School 170 Riverside Avenue, Westport Youth Athletes will tell their stories plus Katherine Snedaker, MSW Concussion Educator Carmen Roda, Westport PAL Director of Youth Sports The facts kids need to know about concussions The facts parents need to know about concussions The differences between girls vs. boys concussions The proper response to a possible concussion Smart phone apps to help parents Safety discussion about helmets, soccer headbands and mouth guards Current concussion research Presented by Thank you to our sponsors
Who needs Concussion Education? All middle school age children and parents A pattern of first concussions occurring in middle school before any trained staff or ATs Most kids tell us they had no education before their first concussion There are rarely athletic trainers available to train or care for youth sports outside of school Many states do not require teams outside of school to have trained coaches
The Concussion Conference 2.0: Having a concussed child: Katherine Snedaker
Team Concussion presents MIND YOUR MELON Kids & Sports Concussions A program where teen speakers bring their own concussion experience directly to middle and high schools students. Our pro-sports, upbeat program Entertaining messengers with interesting stories Practical, up-to-date concussion facts for kids and parents.

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The Concussion Conference 2.0: Having a concussed child: Katherine Snedaker

  • 1. Having a Concussed Child Katherine Snedaker, MSW SportsCAPP.com PinkConcussions.com TeamConcussion.org
  • 3. Are Parents afraid of risks? Starting to be aware of the risks and possibility of injury Aware of risk in general, but not as risk to their own child Denial that their child will get a concussion Most often concerned about purchasing best/safest equipment Generally want data on the risks compared to other sports
  • 4. Isnt Concussion Education a no brainer? Only public high school/middle school coaches Schools/sports organization hesitate to require parental education events When voluntary, few parents attend Only when mandatory, parents make time Parents support mandatory coaches/athlete training Parents concerned with long term effects of TBI have already experienced concussion
  • 5. Once injured Barriers to successful concussion treatment VERY FEW Parents understand the current and correct management of concussions Access to local concussion-trained MDs is haphazard ER doctors are not consistent Use of term Mild in mTBI by doctors is huge problem
  • 6. Mild TBI = mTBI Acute TBI
  • 7. How does having a concussed child change your life? Section Two
  • 8. When a child is concussed Sudden medical crises Family routine changes Miss days of school Canceled vacations/social events Parents need to babysit child Parents ability to earn wages Less attention on siblings
  • 9. Why are concussions different? Invisible Injury Medical advice/terms vary between doctors, ER & TBI websites Management of concussion is inconsistent Parents are lost in how best to care for their child Perception of faking injury is real issue Parent needs to manage childs absence and return to school A concussion is the opposite of Strep Throat
  • 10. 0 20 40 60 Concussions Breast cancer Sandy gets house Divorce Casseroles delivered to my house Casseroles
  • 13. How can children and parents needs be addressed? Section Three
  • 14. The playing field Bad News Lacking Medical Training Lacking Education Lacking Research Lacking ATs for schools and youth sports Good News Training exists online + free Educational materials exist Smart Phone Apps exist Books, pamphlets Movies, Videos
  • 16. Update Connecticut Concussion Law of 2009 All youth sports under law, not just school teams Coaches required to train in all youth sports Player and parent education Schools need RTL guidelines Central registry for schools Limited on Full Contact practice like NFL? Sports org and schools required to provide yearly injury DATA
  • 17. Nurture Flow of Information CDC concussion education for parents/players Concussion management training for doctors Concussion management training for schools Post Concussive Support mental health for players & their families
  • 19. Football Soccer Cheer Hockey Field Hockey Lax Fall Sports Concussion Safety Night For Middle School Athletes and their Parents Thursday, Sept 13 7:30 to 8:30 Saugatuck Elementary School 170 Riverside Avenue, Westport Youth Athletes will tell their stories plus Katherine Snedaker, MSW Concussion Educator Carmen Roda, Westport PAL Director of Youth Sports The facts kids need to know about concussions The facts parents need to know about concussions The differences between girls vs. boys concussions The proper response to a possible concussion Smart phone apps to help parents Safety discussion about helmets, soccer headbands and mouth guards Current concussion research Presented by Thank you to our sponsors
  • 20. Who needs Concussion Education? All middle school age children and parents A pattern of first concussions occurring in middle school before any trained staff or ATs Most kids tell us they had no education before their first concussion There are rarely athletic trainers available to train or care for youth sports outside of school Many states do not require teams outside of school to have trained coaches
  • 22. Team Concussion presents MIND YOUR MELON Kids & Sports Concussions A program where teen speakers bring their own concussion experience directly to middle and high schools students. Our pro-sports, upbeat program Entertaining messengers with interesting stories Practical, up-to-date concussion facts for kids and parents.