Disability Fact Sheet: Traumatic Brain Injury by https://padlet.com/abigaildowdy/ei40k9vpibfvsuxt en-us 2020-09-28 19:29:12 UTC 2026-02-22 09:34:28 UTC hello@padlet.com Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) abigaildowdy https://padlet.com/abigaildowdy/ei40k9vpibfvsuxt/wish/785744032 2020-09-28 19:39:58 UTC https://padlet.com/abigaildowdy/ei40k9vpibfvsuxt/wish/785744032 Characteristics of TBI abigaildowdy https://padlet.com/abigaildowdy/ei40k9vpibfvsuxt/wish/785748537 Early Signs:
-Headache, dizziness, memory problems, disorientation, nausea, and vomiting
Later Symptoms:
-Fatigue, mood swings, tinnitus, difficulty concentrating, anxiety and depression
Moderate and Severe Cases:
-seizures and convulsions, slurred speech, persistent loss of consciousness, numbness in fingers and toes, poor coordination, strange behavior, dilated pupils

]]> 2020-09-28 19:41:31 UTC https://padlet.com/abigaildowdy/ei40k9vpibfvsuxt/wish/785748537 How to Identify abigaildowdy https://padlet.com/abigaildowdy/ei40k9vpibfvsuxt/wish/785793435 -The Brain Injury Association (formerly the National Head Injury Foundation) calls TBI "the silent epidemic," because many children have no visible impairments after a head injury.
-Symptoms can vary based on extent and location of injury
-Ways to identify if a student has a TBI is if you noticed they have speech, vision, or hearing impairment. Other ways to identify include decreased attention, difficulty with abstract concepts, aggressive behavior, difficulty accepting change, irritability, and difficulty maintaining social relationships.

]]> 2020-09-28 19:56:56 UTC https://padlet.com/abigaildowdy/ei40k9vpibfvsuxt/wish/785793435 Assessments Used abigaildowdy https://padlet.com/abigaildowdy/ei40k9vpibfvsuxt/wish/785968667 -A medical exam is the first step. Assessment includes a neurological exam. This exam includes an evaluation of thinking, motor function (movement), sensory function, coordination, and reflexes.
-To diagnose, health care providers might use one or more of these tests:
  • Acute Concussion Evaluation (ACE)
  • Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)
  • Speech and Language tests
  • Cognition and Neuropsychological tests
  • Imaging tests
  • CT Scans and MRI
]]> 2020-09-28 21:08:07 UTC https://padlet.com/abigaildowdy/ei40k9vpibfvsuxt/wish/785968667 Schooling with TBI abigaildowdy https://padlet.com/abigaildowdy/ei40k9vpibfvsuxt/wish/785995573 -Many students with mild to moderate TBI can be integrated into existing school programs in regular education with some adaptations, modifications, or related services under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504.]]> 2020-09-28 21:22:44 UTC https://padlet.com/abigaildowdy/ei40k9vpibfvsuxt/wish/785995573 Adaptions/Accommodations for Students with TBI: abigaildowdy https://padlet.com/abigaildowdy/ei40k9vpibfvsuxt/wish/786008525 -Allowing additional time for assignments
-Allow for additional breaks
-Allow students to audio record lectures to go back on material
-Provide oral and written instructions
-Reduce emphasis on grammatical errors
-Provide preferential seating
-Allow additional time to complete tests
-Provide a quiet, individual environment for testing to minimize distractions]]> 2020-09-28 21:29:34 UTC https://padlet.com/abigaildowdy/ei40k9vpibfvsuxt/wish/786008525 Behavior Management and Social Strategies, Adaptations, or Accommodations abigaildowdy https://padlet.com/abigaildowdy/ei40k9vpibfvsuxt/wish/786062664 -Additional services such as school counseling can help integrate students with a TBI back into school settings and provide support.
-Use of peer note-taking &
-Reducing environmental triggers by:
  • Reducing high stimulation (noisy hallways, crowded classes, etc)
  • Reducing rapid classroom pacing
  • Reducing negative social input (bullying) by educating peers about TBI and the nature of the challenges they impose
]]> 2020-09-28 22:03:50 UTC https://padlet.com/abigaildowdy/ei40k9vpibfvsuxt/wish/786062664 Resources for Teachers abigaildowdy https://padlet.com/abigaildowdy/ei40k9vpibfvsuxt/wish/786134139 -Some academic resources for teachers regarding students with Traumatic Brain Injury and their necessary accommodations:
  • This Pearson website provides studies on effectiveness of certain accommodations and student feedback/responses. (https://www.pearsonassessments.com/content/dam/school/global/clinical/us/assets/ebp-briefs/EBPV10A4.pdf)
  • This Project IDEAL website provides information on assistive technologies. It also provides a list of organizations that can provide additional support and services. (http://www.projectidealonline.org/v/traumatic-brain-injury/)
]]> 2020-09-28 22:58:17 UTC https://padlet.com/abigaildowdy/ei40k9vpibfvsuxt/wish/786134139 Resources for Parents abigaildowdy https://padlet.com/abigaildowdy/ei40k9vpibfvsuxt/wish/786151753 -Some academic resources for parents who have a child struggling with Traumatic Brain Injury and steps they can take to help their child cope and adjust:
  • This Brainline website provides a parent guide that provides information on what action you can take to improve your child's life at home and general guidelines for helping your child balance. (https://www.brainline.org/article/children-traumatic-brain-injury-parents-guide)
  • This BiaUSA website provides information on the challenges, changes, and choices a person with Traumatic Brain Injury goes through and provides really great tips for caregivers. (https://www.biausa.org/wp-content/uploads/Guide-for-Families-and-Caregivers.pdf)

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Accommodations guide for students with brain injury. (2018, August 15). BrainLine. https://www.brainline.org/article/accommodations-guide-students-brain-injury
Classroom interventions for students with traumatic brain injuries. (2018, August 15). BrainLine. https://www.brainline.org/article/classroom-interventions-students-traumatic-brain-injuries
Common characteristics of traumatic brain injury. (2014, February 17). Abrahamson & Uiterwyk. https://www.theinjurylawyers.com/common-characteristics-traumatic-brain-injury/
(n.d.). Fundación Sin Daño. https://www.fundacionsindano.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Hibbard-et-al.2001.TBI-IKIDS.pdf
How is TBI diagnosed? (2018, August 9). BrainLine. https://www.brainline.org/article/how-tbi-diagnosed
(n.d.). Pearson Assessments. https://www.pearsonassessments.com/content/dam/school/global/clinical/us/assets/ebp-briefs/EBPV10A4.pdf
Traumatic brain injury. (n.d.). Project IDEAL. https://www.projectidealonline.org/v/traumatic-brain-injury/
Traumatic brain injury: What to know. (2019, March 20). U.S. Food and Drug Administration. https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/traumatic-brain-injury-what-know-about-symptoms-diagnosis-and-treatment
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