https://padlet.com/laurenminerva5/TBIproject Made with the brains of Ysabelle Errico and Lauren Minerva en-us 2019-04-29 01:22:19 UTC 2023-01-20 09:29:13 UTC hello@padlet.com https://imgglb.padletcdn.com/v13/image?t=g_auto&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpadlet.net%2Ficons%2Fpng%2F1f9e0.png laurenminerva5 https://padlet.com/laurenminerva5/TBIproject/wish/354853049 1. Communicate with your child's school
2. Be an advocate for your child
3. Explain to your child what changes they are going to face; having an open and transparent communication is key
4. Keep a binder/record off all that gets discussed at both doctor's appointments and IEP meetings
5. Get to know your child's strengths]]> 2019-04-29 01:29:51 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenminerva5/TBIproject/wish/354853049 ysabelleerrico https://padlet.com/laurenminerva5/TBIproject/wish/354853205 1. Get to know your student and their needs.
2. Communicate with the student's family.
3. Make other students in the class aware of the student's situation and help them understand that their peer may be different when they return.

]]> 2019-04-29 01:30:31 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenminerva5/TBIproject/wish/354853205 ysabelleerrico https://padlet.com/laurenminerva5/TBIproject/wish/354854183 2019-04-29 01:35:23 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenminerva5/TBIproject/wish/354854183 ysabelleerrico https://padlet.com/laurenminerva5/TBIproject/wish/354854863 2019-04-29 01:39:33 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenminerva5/TBIproject/wish/354854863 laurenminerva5 https://padlet.com/laurenminerva5/TBIproject/wish/354855173 1. Treat your friend with respect
2. Be patient, kind, and considerate
3. Don't be afraid to ask the teacher or the student with a TBI on ways that you can best help him/her

]]> 2019-04-29 01:41:20 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenminerva5/TBIproject/wish/354855173 laurenminerva5 https://padlet.com/laurenminerva5/TBIproject/wish/354856094 1. Find a brain injury support group.
2. Have discussions with family members/school faculty to get the support you need to succeed.
3. Engage in positive and supportive communities.]]> 2019-04-29 01:46:22 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenminerva5/TBIproject/wish/354856094 ysabelleerrico https://padlet.com/laurenminerva5/TBIproject/wish/354856184 A Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) occurs when an individual's brain undergoes an injury that "disrupts the normal function of the brain" (www.cdc.gov). This is a disability because it effects the functioning of the brain which directly impacts academic and functional performance. ]]> 2019-04-29 01:46:56 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenminerva5/TBIproject/wish/354856184 laurenminerva5 https://padlet.com/laurenminerva5/TBIproject/wish/354856404 1. Keep lights low in the classroom/home.
2. Reduce noise level in the classroom/home.
3. Provide written directions to help with memory.
4. Have a set schedule that student can access.
5. Allow frequent breaks.
6. Provide additional time to complete assignments/activities.

]]> 2019-04-29 01:48:18 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenminerva5/TBIproject/wish/354856404 laurenminerva5 https://padlet.com/laurenminerva5/TBIproject/wish/354856697 Teachers:
1. https://www.brainline.org/article/classroom-interventions-students-traumatic-brain-injuries
This resource provides a background of what a TBI is as well as specific teaching strategies and environmental accommodations that can be implemented in the classroom.
2. https://www.cdc.gov/traumaticbraininjury/basics.html
This resource provides interactive links that explain what a TBI is as well as symptoms, recovery strategies, and tips for prevention. This source comes from the CDC and therefore provides credible and detailed medical information regarding this disability.
3. https://www.brainline.org/article/life-brain-injury-preparing-yourself-and-your-family
This source provides a list of cognitive, physical, emotional, social, communication, and behavioral impairments a person who experiences a TBI may face. It also offers a checklist for families of individuals who experience a TBI with challenges and questions they should consider in preparation for caring for that individual.
4. https://www.brainline.org/article/9-things-not-say-someone-brain-injury
This resource lists 9 statements that people might say to those who have a TBI that would not help but rather, would lead to lower self-esteem.
5. https://www.brainline.org/article/most-helpful-thing-someone-has-done-me-my-brain-injury
This resource is a list of helpful quotes that people have said to someone that has a TBI. 


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