Return to Learn After Traumatic Brain Injury

Returning a child or teen back to school after brain injury is an important aspect of the management of pediatric brain injury. Regardless of the severity of the injury, returning to school is often an important aspect in improving recovery and functional outcomes. Often temporary informal school adjustments suffice in supporting children returning to school after concussion. For those with more significant brain injuries, often formal school supports and interventions, such as those implemented through an IEP or 504 Plan, are important. Given the resiliency and recovery often seen after pediatric brain injury, close monitoring, serial evaluations, and fluid supports are important in accu-rately identifying what specific sequelae require support in the school setting.