Supporting tamariki and rangatahi beyond concussion
Concussion is a common but often under-recognised injury that can affect a young person’s learning, wellbeing, behaviour, and participation in sport and everyday activities.
This dedicated child and young person focused concussion assessment and triage recovery programme, delivered by Auckland Neurorehabilitation Specialists (ANS), provides a proactive, medically-led pathway to support students following a head injury.
Children under the age of 18 years, who are currently enrolled in a school or are homeschooled are eligible for the programme.
Through early identification, specialist assessment, education, and coordinated recovery planning, the programme helps students, whānau, and schools understand concussion and navigate recovery with confidence.
Information and feedback is provided to whānau, teachers to support the student’s in-class learning, as well as to sports coaches to advise when an individual is safe to return back to sport.
Our goal is to support safer recovery, maintain educational continuity, and help every student return to the activities that matter to them.
Who is this programme for?
Support following a suspected or confirmed concussion, whether the injury occurred during sport, at school, or in everyday life.
Tamariki and rangatahi
A clear pathway for identifying injuries, accessing clinical advice, and supporting students throughout recovery.
Schools and school health teams
Education, guidance, and coordinated communication to help support recovery at home and at school.
Whānau and caregivers
Why early concussion support matters
Concussion can affect more than sport. Students may experience headaches, fatigue, dizziness, difficulties with concentration and memory, changes in mood, or reduced tolerance for learning and physical activity.
Without clear guidance, recovery can become confusing for students, families, and school staff.