School Outcomes in Children with Traumatic Brain Injuries: CDC National Concussion Surveillance System Analysis
This CDC study examined 3,557 children aged 5-17 years and found 9.9% sustained a TBI in the past year, with specific symptoms (sleep changes, concentration difficulty, light/noise sensitivity, learning difficulties) associated with worse school outcomes. Findings support school-based accommodations and graduated academic support to facilitate successful return-to-learn after TBI.