Mom2Boys,

The ImPACT test is only valuable at determining if the athlete has the coordination skills to not create a risk to himself and others. There is an investigation into the use of the ImPACT test and its improper use. The creators of the ImPACT test, Micky Collins, Ph.D. et.al. have even stated emphatically that the ImPACT test has no value and is not to be used to determine the brain's tolerance of further concussions.

Personally, I would not be surprised if the ImPACT Test Corporation gets sued into oblivion.

There is a thread on NT with an article about the controversy brewing about the ImPACT test.
Here is a link to the article. http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012...=BrainLine.org


Your sons and husband are all at risk of early onset of dementia as young as their 40's. All athletes who have long histories of sports that cause concussions and more importantly sub-concussive impact risk the same thing.

My Mild Cognitive Impairment started manifesting at 41 when I suffered a 4th mild concussion. Prior to that, I had suffered 10 extremely mild concussions that very few trainers would even consider to be concussions at all and one severe concussion with slurred speech for 4 days. Now, at 57, I am permanently disabled and only able to drive on my best days.

Your sons should accept their current condition as indicative of the start of a decreasing condition.

I hope they can avoid what happened to me and many other athletes.

My best to you all.