Neuropsychological Assessment of Sport-Related Concussion

Multi‐disciplinary collaborative consensus guidance statement on the assessment and treatment of postacute sequelae of SARS‐CoV‐2 infection (PASC) in children and adolescents

“…A brief, targeted neuropsychological evaluation could be completed (eg, concussion model) for most patients. 80,81 Delaying a cognitive assessment until symptoms severely impair function increases the risk for additional comorbidities and prolongs recovery. [82][83][84] Headaches Headaches are common in children with PASC.…”

“…A comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation is not always needed, unless a child had preexisting developmental disabilities or neurological conditions (eg, seizure history, stroke). A brief, targeted neuropsychological evaluation could be completed (eg, concussion model) for most patients 80,81 . Delaying a cognitive assessment until symptoms severely impair function increases the risk for additional comorbidities and prolongs recovery 82–84 …”