WASHINGTON (7News) — We’re in the middle of football season — whether it’s Monday Night Football or Friday Night Football — and before the action, there’s an app from the National Children’s Hospital called SCORE which will help you identify if your child, partner or teammate or anyone has a suspected concussion.

“SCORE” stands for Safe – Concussion – Outcome – Recovery and Education.

7News’ Adrianna Hopkins spoke with the app’s creator, Pediatric neuropsychologist Dr. Gerard Gioiawith the National Children’s Hospital.

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He said many times, people only think of the loss of consciousness as a sign of concussion. But that only happens less than 10% of the time in concussions. He said you should look for signs including:

• Is the person taking it slow?
• Having trouble gathering your thoughts?
• In pain?
• Dizzy?
• The balance?

“That should prompt you to pick up the app and go more specifically. And the nice thing is that the app gives a little report of what you just said, you know. say, what’s going on? said Dr. Gioia.

Dr. Gioia said a medical professional won’t always be nearby when your child falls off a bike or skateboard. Having this application and report will give you a head start in preventing further trauma to that person’s brain.