The Brain Injury and Concussion Center

CNNH provides comprehensive brain injury and concussion diagnostic and treatment services to children, adolescents and young adults. We serve individuals immediately after brain injury and those who are years post-injury. Our team of experts will identify immediate needs and problem areas, and provide ongoing rehabilitation, education and case management services and support to patients and their families

Unique Approach To Care

A child with a brain injury or concussion requires expert and comprehensive evaluation and treatment. The Brain Injury and Concussion Center draws from CNNH’s multidisciplinary team of experts in neurological, neurodevelopmental and neuropsychological disorders including neuropsychologists, neurologists, nurses, occupational, physical, and behavioral therapists, and rehabilitation and education experts, using the latest diagnostic tools and technologies. As a result, we can provide definitive diagnoses and effective treatment plans that focus on improved functional outcomes. And we work with teachers, coaches and other important people in your child’s life to build supports for continued success.

Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment Services

Initial Clinical Review: Our expert team meets with patients and their families to review the nature of the injury, medical history, previous evaluations, school performance, and home and community functioning.

Medical Evaluation and Treatment: A board-certified pediatric neurologist and nurse practitioner will determine if there was a brain injury, concussion or other neurological/medical cause for your child’s symptoms. The physician will also determine if additional testing, medication and/or non-medication treatment options are useful, as well as provide education about the neurological condition.

Neurorehabilitation: A brain injury typically affects cognitive functioning (mental processes of thinking, reasoning, learning, remembering, problem-solving and creativity). Neuropsychological assessment may test strengths and deficits in a variety of cognitive and behavioral areas. We help children and young adults compensate for and/or remediate their weaknesses, providing effective strategies to utilize cognitive strengths.

Psychological Assessment and Treatment: Many children and young adults experience significant psychological stress from their injuries. As a result, our team of experts provides Cognitive Behavior Therapy in addition to our Cognitive Rehabilitation services. This ensures that individuals who receive therapy have the most effective form of intervention tailored to their specific cognitive, emotional, and behavioral requirements.

Educational Evaluations and Support: This may include testing and a review of school records, individualized educational plans (IEP), and developmental history. Educational and behavioral supports and recommendations are provided to schools, as requested.

Allied Health Evaluations and Treatment: This may include evaluations and ongoing treatment with our speech and language, physical or occupational therapists, as needed.

Neurophysiological Testing: CNNH is the only center in the region providing Digital Dense Array EEG (dEEG) services. dEEG provides an electrical image of the brain providing information about areas of the brain that may not be functioning properly. CNNH also offers computerized assessments of attention and vigilance.

Family Review and Home Evaluations: After evaluations and testing are completed, comprehensive reports are generated, and diagnostic findings, testing results and treatment recommendations are reviewed with families. When necessary, our behavioral specialists can conduct home or school evaluations, and work with families and schools to provide behavioral management and treatment reinforcement. Vocational and Independent Living Referral Services and Life Care Plan Development are offered as needed.

To Make An Appointment: Call 856.346.0005

The links below provide more information and resources on brain injury and concussion:

• Brain Injury Association of NJ
• Lash and Associates Publishing/Training
• Brain Injury Association of America
• National Association for Brain Injury Professionals