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Return to School and Traumatic Brain Injury or TBI

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Some characteristics might be headaches, convulsions or seizures, blurred or double vision, unequal eye pupil size or dilation, clear fluids draining from the nose or ears, nausea & vomiting, new neurologic deficit (like slurred speech, weakness of arms, legs, or face, loss of balance), loss of or change in consciousness anywhere from a few seconds to a few hours, decreased level of consciousness, mild-profound confusion or disorientation, problems remembering, concentrating, or making decisions, changes in sleep patterns (e.g., sleeping more, difficulty falling or staying asleep); inability to waken from sleep, frustration, irritability, Light-headedness, dizziness, vertigo, or loss of balance or coordination, blurred vision, hearing problems, bad taste in the mouth, sensitivity to light or sound, mood changes or swings, agitation, combativeness, or other unusual behavior, feeling anxious or depressed, fatigue or drowsiness, or even a lack of energy or motivation.

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Possible causes of TBI could be falling, blunt trauma accidents, vehicle-related injuries, sport-related injuries, assaults or violent assaults, or even explosions or blasts.

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It depends on the severity, but things like medications, surgery, therapies, counseling, rehabilitations, & hopefully getting the individual back to their typical activities.

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If a student had a TBI, I would make sure I'm able to have an intervention with their guardians on what they might need to help better their education. It could be a separate, quiet space from others while doing tasks or tests, extra time, careful watch on the playground, & making sure I'm able to support the child at all costs.

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National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

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Harnessing the efforts of the many physicians and scientists working on developing better treatments for TBI requires everyone to collect the same types of information from people, including details about injuries and treatment results. To lay the groundwork for these studies, started the Common Data Elements project. This effort brings the research community together to develop data collection standards.

NIH research projects on TBI and other disorders can be found using NIH RePORTER, a searchable database of current and past research projects supported by and other federal agencies. RePORTER also includes links to publications from these projects and other resources.

Learn About Clinical Trials

Clinical trials are studies that allow us to learn more about disorders and improve care. They can help connect patients with new and upcoming treatment options.

For information about participating in clinical research visit NIH Clinical Research Trials and You . Learn about clinical trials currently looking for people with TBI at Clinicaltrials.gov .

Where can I find more information about traumatic brain injury (TBI)?

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A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be caused by a forceful bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body, or from an object that pierces the skull and enters the brain. Not all blows or jolts to the head result in a TBI.

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TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) is an injury that affects how the brain works.