Uploaded December 2018 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
For more PCS resources, visit concussionfoundation.org/PCS-resources.
Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS) can last for months, often taking children away from their sports or school as they recover. In this video, Noah Bond and Esther Lovett offer tips and insight from their experience navigating the transition back into the classroom after time away due to PCS. Hear CLF medical director Dr. Robert Cantu on how to avoid overdoing it, work with your school to manage the transition, and support someone struggling with their return to school.
What is PCS? concussionfoundation.org/PCS-resources/what-is-PCS
PCS Treatments: concussionfoundation.org/PCS-resources/PCS-treatments
Coping with PCS: concussionfoundation.org/PCS-resources/coping-with-PCS
If you or a loved one are looking for resources and support for concussion, Persistent Post Concussion Symptoms (PPCS), or suspected Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), reach out to the CLF HelpLine for one-on-one assistance: concussionfoundation.org/helpline.
Video Contents:
0:46 - How can returning to school too soon exacerbate PCS symptoms?
1:21 - Get the school involved in your child's care plan
2:00 - Find an advocate at school
2:54 - PCS does not last forever. Things will get better!
3:08 - Stay positive! You are not alone.
For more PCS resources, visit concussionfoundation.org/PCS-resources.
Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS) can last for months, often taking children away from their sports or school as they recover. In this video, Noah Bond and Esther Lovett offer tips and insight from their experience navigating the transition back into the classroom after time away due to PCS. Hear CLF medical director Dr. Robert Cantu on how to avoid overdoing it, work with your school to manage the transition, and support someone struggling with their return to school.
What is PCS? concussionfoundation.org/PCS-resources/what-is-PCS
PCS Treatments: concussionfoundation.org/PCS-resources/PCS-treatments
Coping with PCS: concussionfoundation.org/PCS-resources/coping-with-PCS
If you or a loved one are looking for resources and support for concussion, Persistent Post Concussion Symptoms (PPCS), or suspected Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), reach out to the CLF HelpLine for one-on-one assistance: concussionfoundation.org/helpline.
Video Contents:
0:46 - How can returning to school too soon exacerbate PCS symptoms?
1:21 - Get the school involved in your child's care plan
2:00 - Find an advocate at school
2:54 - PCS does not last forever. Things will get better!
3:08 - Stay positive! You are not alone.
