Assessing Skills, Protecting Athletes
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If an athlete gets a concussion during the season, ChildServe specialists use the information gathered during the concussion baseline screening to compare an athlete’s pre-injury abilities to their post-injury abilities and determine how severe the injury is and what impairments are present. Therapists in ChildServe‘s concussion program can then partner with the athlete, coaches, and family to identify a safe return-to-play progression that will lessen the risk of a second concussion, serious brain injury, and other long-term health effects.
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Why choose ChildServe?
in pediatrics, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, with a specialization in brain injury.
, SCATSCAT stands for Sport Concussion Assessment Tool. SCAT is a standardized tool used to evaluate injured athletes for concussion.
, and ImPACTImPACT stands for Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing. ImPACT is a computerized concussion management tool used to assess the brain after an injury.
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Assessments and Technology
- ImPACT Neurocognitive Testing is a computerized test that gives specific information on how the brain processes information related to memory, sequencing, concentration, processing, and reaction time.
- Dynavision tests the body’s vision and balance systems to learn how they impact decision-making and concentration under stress.
- Balance Testing assesses the body’s reactions while in different positions.
- Vision Testing measures how accurately someone can visually scan across a page within a specific timeframe.
- Cognitive Screenings study how quickly the brain processes information related to memory, sequencing, and concentration.
Expert Pediatric Team
Our Team of Pediatric Concussion Specialists
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When are services provided?
- Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m
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If you would like to make a referral, or if you have questions for our team, please email communications@childserve.org. Be sure to include which location you are interested in so we can connect you with the right team member.
ChildServe Center - Johnston
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ChildServe improves the health and well-being of more than 4,600 children each year through specialized clinical, home, and community-based programs and services. We serve children with developmental delays, disabilities, acquired injuries, and other special healthcare needs.
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