Youth & Pediatric Concussion
Youth & Pediatric Concussion Care in Westchester, NY
When a child or teenager has a concussion, parents want clear answers and a plan they can trust. Young people can take longer to recover than adults, and they need to return to the classroom before they return to sport. Our neurosurgical team at Kavera NeuroHealth evaluates youth concussion with age-appropriate assessment and structured recovery tracking.
How we evaluate children and teenagers
We use an age-appropriate history, a neurological and vestibular examination, cognitive testing, and validated symptom scales completed by the young person and, where helpful, the parent. The goal is a clear baseline and a plan matched to your child. Care is directed by John M. Abrahams, MD, a board-certified neurosurgeon who has practiced in Westchester County for more than two decades.
Return to learn comes before return to sport
School comes first. We help families understand reasonable academic adjustments during recovery, and with permission we coordinate with the school. Return to sport follows a graded, clinician-supervised progression once the earlier steps are tolerated. The Kavera Concussion Platform helps our team align recommendations with recognized concussion-management guidelines and track your child's progress across visits.
Age-appropriate assessment.
A structured history, neurological and vestibular examination, cognitive testing, and validated symptom scales establish a clear baseline for your child.
Return to learn first.
We help families understand reasonable academic adjustments during recovery and, with permission, coordinate with the school.
Graded return to sport.
Return to play follows a graded, clinician-supervised progression once the earlier steps are tolerated.
Parent involvement.
Symptom scales completed by the young person and, where helpful, the parent give our team a fuller picture of recovery between visits.
Warning signs that need emergency care
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department if your child has any of the following after a head injury. When in doubt, seek care right away.
Severe or worsening headache.
A headache that keeps getting worse, or repeated vomiting, needs emergency evaluation.
Seizure or loss of consciousness.
A seizure, or any loss of consciousness after the injury, calls for immediate emergency care.
Weakness, numbness, or slurred speech.
New weakness or numbness, slurred speech, or unusual confusion should be treated as an emergency.
Trouble staying awake.
Difficulty staying awake or waking your child, or a marked change in behavior, needs urgent attention.
Tracking that supports recovery
Brief check-ins between visits help the care team follow how your child is doing without waiting for the next appointment. The Kavera Concussion Platform organizes this tracking as a support tool used by the clinician. It is not a treatment and does not replace medical judgment.
Explore the full concussion program.
Concussion Program overviewLearn the symptoms to watch for.
Concussion symptomsAthletes and safe return to play.
Sports concussion & return to playSymptoms that linger for weeks.
Post-concussion syndrome careConcussion after a collision.
Concussion after a car accidentFollow-up from home.
Telehealth concussion careYouth concussion questions.
My child hit their head. When should they be seen?
If a blow or jolt is followed by headache, dizziness, nausea, confusion, or sensitivity to light or sound, an evaluation is reasonable. Seek emergency care for the warning signs above: a severe or worsening headache, repeated vomiting, a seizure, loss of consciousness, weakness or numbness, slurred speech, unusual confusion, or difficulty staying awake.
Should my child return to school before returning to sport?
Yes. Return to learn comes first, and return to sport follows a graded, supervised progression once the earlier steps are tolerated.
How long does a young person take to recover?
It varies. Children and teenagers can take longer than adults, and a clinician guides the plan and the timeline.
Where are you located?
Youth concussion care is offered at both of our offices: 244 Westchester Avenue, Suite 209, West Harrison, NY 10604, and 1985 Crompond Road, Suite B2, Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567, serving White Plains and Westchester County. Call (914) 948-3008.
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West Harrison
244 Westchester Avenue, Suite 209
West Harrison, NY 10604
Cortlandt Manor
1985 Crompond Road, Suite B2
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
Phone: (914) 948-3008 · Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
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This page is general health information, not medical advice, and does not create a doctor–patient relationship. If you think you or your child may have a serious head or brain injury, seek emergency care or call 911.