Additional Resources

These resources are provided to support concussion awareness and knowledge building for the school community.  They are organized by the concussion component they focus on: awareness, identification, management, prevention, and training. As you review the resources, check your school board concussion policy to make sure it aligns with the resources.

Awareness

Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada
Awareness raising, educational programs focused on sport-related concussion
https://concussionfoundation.ca/

Dr. Mike Evans
Concussions 101, a Primer for Kids and Parents
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCCD52Pty4A

Government of Ontario
Rowan's Law Official Concussion Awareness Resources and sample templates
https://www.ontario.ca/page/rowans-law-concussion-awareness-resources

Hockey Canada
Concussion Toolbox
https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/hockey-programs/safety/concussions/con...

Holland Bloorview Concussion Centre
Awareness infographics, developed specifically for children and youth, http://hollandbloorview.ca/programsandservices/concussioncentre/concussi...

  • 6 things you should know about concussions 
  • Signs of a concussion 
  • I think I have a concussion, how can I get better? 
  • Sleep tips to recover from a concussion 

Handbook for Parents and Kids
www.hollandbloorview.ca/concussionhandbook

Ophea
The Ontario Physical Activity Safety Standards in Education
safety.ophea.net

Parachute
Awareness resources for all members of the school community,
http://www.parachutecanada.org/injury-topics/item/concussion-resources-f...

  • Concussion Guide for Teachers 
  • Concussion Guide for Coaches 
  • Concussion Guide for Parents and Caregivers 
  • Concussion Guide for Athletes 
  • Concussion Ed app

Team Up, Speak Up
Pledge to do your part to fight concussions: www.concussionfoundation.ca/team-up 

Management

Holland Bloorview Concussion Centre
https://hollandbloorview.ca/programsandservices/concussioncentre/welcome

  • I think I have a concussion, how can I get better? 
  • Sleep tips to recover from concussion 
  • SCHOOLFirst: Enabling successful return-to-school for Canadian youth following a concussion
  • Concussion programs and services

Ophea
The Ontario Physical Activity Safety Standards in Education
safety.ophea.net

  • Sample Documentation of Medical Assessment
  • Sample Documentation for Concussion Management – Home Preparation for Return to School (RTS) and Return to Physical Activity (RTPA) Plan
  • Sample Documentation for School Concussion Management – Return to School (RTS) and Return to Physical Activity (RTPA) Plan
  • Sample Documentation for Medical Clearance

Parachute
After a Concussion: Return-to-School Strategy
https://parachute.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Return-to-School-Strategy.pdf

After a Concussion: Return-to-Sport Strategy
https://parachute.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Return-to-Sport-Strategy.pdf

Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport
Rowan's Law Official Concussion Awareness Resources and sample templates
http://www.ontario.ca/concussions

Identification

Concussion in Sport Group
Concussion Recognition Tool 6 (available in English only) 
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/bjsports/57/11/692.full.pdf

Ophea
Ontario Physical Activity Safety Standards in Education
safety.ophea.net

Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport
Rowan's Law Official Concussion Awareness Resources and sample templates
http://www.ontario.ca/concussions

Prevention

Ophea

The Ontario Physical Activity Safety Standards in Education Sample Concussion Prevention Strategies

Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport

Training