Each year, approximately 4,000 of Pennsylvania’s children survive severe traumatic brain injuries significant enough to require hospitalization. Many are left with life-altering difficulties in physical, cognitive, or behavioral functioning. BrainSTEPS is working to make sure that the individuals who provide educational support to children with brain injury have an understanding of brain injury, the resulting challenges, and the supports and interventions that will help these students achieve educational success.

 

BrainSTEPS Consulting Teams are comprised of professionals from varying disciplines who have received extensive training on educating children with brain injuries. When a child who attends a Pennsylvania public school has experienced educational effects following a brain injury, a BrainSTEPS team from the child’s county of residence will act as consultants to coordinate services and provide basic training and resources.

 

 

Links to Information on Why Schools Need Concussion Teams

Return to Learn After Concussion: Why Every Pennsylvania School Should Have a Return to Learn Concussion Management Team (CMT)

Return to Learn After Concussion: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About the Return to Learn Concussion Management Team Train