From the Classroom to the Court: Innovative Clinical Tools to Facilitate Return-to-learn and Play After Concussion 1948

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Location: ROOM: Private Dining Room #3 >>> DIRECTIONS: Third Floor >>> From the Main Elevator Bank, proceed left past Williford and Astoria. PDR #3 is located to the left in the small corridor.

Corresponding Presenter(s)

Kayla Covert, n/a (she/her/hers)

Research Scientist
Baylor Scott & White Research Institute
Dallas, Texas, United States

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Presenter(s)

Morgan O'Neil

Investigator
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Cambridge, MA, United States
Aditi Mitra, MD

Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine
Baylor Scott and White Health
Austin, TX, United States
Aaliyah Iwamoto

Research Enrollment Analyst
Baylor Scott & White Research Institute
Plano, Texas, United States

Non-Presenting Contributor(s)

Simon Driver, PhD (he/him/his)

Chief Scientific Officer
Baylor Scott and White Research Institute
Dallas, Texas, United States

Navigating recovery after pediatric concussion is often complicated by inconsistent return-to-learn (RTL) and return-to-play (RTP) protocols, which can lead to delays in care and clinician uncertainty. This session addresses current challenges in pediatric concussion management, focusing on how protocol variability impacts decision-making across school and sports settings.

Participants will critically examine the evolving landscape of RTL and RTP guidelines, with emphasis on two emerging clinical tools: the Post-Concussion Educational Resource (POCKIT) and the Clinical Assessment of Sports and Physical Exertion (CASE). These evidence-informed resources offer structure and clarity in managing recovery timelines and support more individualized care.

Attendees will leave with actionable strategies for applying updated guidelines and tools to create personalized, developmentally appropriate concussion management plans. The goal: to promote safer, more efficient recoveries and build confidence among providers, families, and youth athletes navigating the return to school and sport.

Learning Objectives:

Analyze the current challenges and variability in return-to-learn (RTL) and return-to-play (RTP) protocols for pediatric concussion recovery and assess their impact on clinical decision-making.
Discuss the role of the Post-Concussion Educational Resource (POCKIT) and the Clinical Assessment of Sports and Physical Exertion (CASE) in recovery protocols and RTP decisions.
Apply updated RTL/RTP guidelines and clinical tools to develop personalized concussion management plans that ensure safe and effective recovery for children.