The Early Childhood Research Podcast / Liz's Early Learning Spot

Concussion in Young Children: What You Need to Know

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An early childhood teacher talks with Dr. Sandel about about concussion in young children. What causes it? What do we need to look for? And how can we help during the recovery process?

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