Patient Resources

• CDC HEADS UP Concussion Campaign: This national resource offers free online training, clinical checklists, and educational tools for healthcare providers, coaches, school professionals, and parents regarding pediatric mild TBI safety and prevention. 
• HealthyChildren.org Concussions in Children & Teens (AAP Family Resource): The leading parent-facing educational platform designed by the AAP to help families recognize symptoms, navigate recovery milestones, and safely manage a child's transition back to school and play. 
• REAP Functional Concussion Management Model (Accessible via the AAP Concussion Portal): A widely used community- and school-based operational model (Remove/Reduce, Educate, Adjust/Accommodate, Pace) that bridges clinical teams, educators, and families to optimize cognitive and physical recovery for students. 

After-Hours and Weekends

• Urgent Medical Emergencies: If your child experiences an acute, life-threatening emergency (such as severe worsening head pain, repeated vomiting, seizure, confusion, or loss of consciousness), do not wait for the clinic—call 9-1-1 immediately or go to the nearest hospital emergency department. 
• After-Hours Support: For urgent, non-emergency clinical concerns outside of regular business hours, families should contact the Boston Medical Center main operator or switchboard at 617.414.5000 and ask to reach the pediatric neurology resident or attending physician on call.