Traumatic Brain Injury by Leighanne Stokes https://padlet.com/leighanne029/lqmq0zf151l66qdl en-us 2022-10-18 18:52:28 UTC 2022-10-18 21:49:34 UTC hello@padlet.com What is Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)? leighanne029 https://padlet.com/leighanne029/lqmq0zf151l66qdl/wish/2345737270 Traumatic brain injury usually results from a violent blow or jolt to the head or body. An object that goes through brain tissue, such as a bullet or shattered piece of skull, also can cause traumatic brain injury.



]]> 2022-10-18 18:54:48 UTC https://padlet.com/leighanne029/lqmq0zf151l66qdl/wish/2345737270 Characteristics: leighanne029 https://padlet.com/leighanne029/lqmq0zf151l66qdl/wish/2345744656 Physical Symptoms: Headache, nausea, dizziness, and fatigue

Sensory Symptoms: blurred vision, ringing in the ears, a bad taste in the mouth or changes in the ability to smell, sensitivity to light or sound

Cognitive Symptoms:
memory or consentration issues, loss of consciousnessfor a few moments, difficulty sleeping/sleeping too much
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  • Change in eating or nursing habits
  • Unusual or easy irritability
  • Persistent crying and inability to be consoled
  • Change in ability to pay attention
  • Change in sleep habits
  • Seizures
]]> 2022-10-18 19:51:22 UTC https://padlet.com/leighanne029/lqmq0zf151l66qdl/wish/2345814203 Identification Procedures and Service Delivery: leighanne029 https://padlet.com/leighanne029/lqmq0zf151l66qdl/wish/2345845581 Healthcare providers use different tests and measures to diagnose TBI like: Imaging testing, Glasgow Coma Scale, Blood test, and measurements of levels of TBI. ]]> 2022-10-18 20:19:12 UTC https://padlet.com/leighanne029/lqmq0zf151l66qdl/wish/2345845581 Accommodations: leighanne029 https://padlet.com/leighanne029/lqmq0zf151l66qdl/wish/2345854632 Some accomidations included: 
  • Allow additional time to complete in-class assignments
  • Allow for extra or extended breaks
  • Provide student with instructor’s notes or help student obtain quality notes from other students
  • Allow student to audio record lectures for later playback
]]> 2022-10-18 20:26:59 UTC https://padlet.com/leighanne029/lqmq0zf151l66qdl/wish/2345854632 Behavior Management and Social Strategies, Adaptations, or Accommodations: leighanne029 https://padlet.com/leighanne029/lqmq0zf151l66qdl/wish/2345868386 Social Skills: Taking turns in conversation, staying focused on the topic and listening to others
Family: Be patient with your loved one, help your loved one become organized, get them out of the house, and provide a sense of normalcy and structure to their life]]> 2022-10-18 20:38:51 UTC https://padlet.com/leighanne029/lqmq0zf151l66qdl/wish/2345868386 Resources for Parents: leighanne029 https://padlet.com/leighanne029/lqmq0zf151l66qdl/wish/2345870740 National (Resources For Children and Families – Psychological Services in NC Public Schools (unc.edu): The Brain Injury Association of America created a pamphlet specifically for families and caregivers of children with traumatic brain injuries. This covers topics including hospitalization; recovery; returning to school; returning to work; and programs to assist with health services.

State (North Carolina – Traumatic Brain Injury): This source has 3 resources located in North Carolina for parents to use with children who have TBI. The website includes Disabilities Rights Center as well as the Department of Human Services locations that focus on mental health.

Local (Brain and Nervous System (for Teens) - Vidant Medical Center (kidshealth.org): Located here in Greenville, North Carolina, Vidant Medical Center (now ECU health) offers a variety of resources for parents who have children in the hospital with a brain injury. This site breaks down the definitions related to TBI's and the local resources to help. ]]> 2022-10-18 20:41:06 UTC https://padlet.com/leighanne029/lqmq0zf151l66qdl/wish/2345870740 Resources for Teachers: leighanne029 https://padlet.com/leighanne029/lqmq0zf151l66qdl/wish/2345910883 National(http://cidd.unc.edu/docs/tbi/TBI%20Resources%20for%20Educators.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2WnBrs0JySOGmRRP3C2hRsWXuO7FIG4iZM5wi-wRNOPqy3E1bP1Gm8oZg):  This source listed multiple websites and organizations that help teachers who are teaching students with TBI. It is a 3 paged pdf that has a brief description of what each website is used for.
State (https://www.dpi.nc.gov/districts-schools/classroom-resources/exceptional-children/educational-resources/traumatic-brain-injury): This source provides information about Traumatic Brain Injury for educators, parents, and school psychologists on the NC DPI Registry of Approved Providers.
Local (https://greenvillelearningcenter.org/): The Greenville Learning Center here in Pitt County is non-profit center for students with learning disabilities who implement their services for teachers to reach out or recommend students to participate in. ]]> 2022-10-18 21:19:15 UTC https://padlet.com/leighanne029/lqmq0zf151l66qdl/wish/2345910883 Resources: leighanne029 https://padlet.com/leighanne029/lqmq0zf151l66qdl/wish/2345935178
  • Accommodations guide for students with Brain Injury. BrainLine. (2018, August 15). Retrieved October 18, 2022, from https://www.brainline.org/article/accommodations-guide-students-brain-injury 
  • Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. (2021, February 4). Traumatic brain injury. Mayo Clinic. Retrieved October 18, 2022, from https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/traumatic-brain-injury/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20378561 
  • Social Skills after traumatic brain injury. Social Skills After Traumatic Brain Injury | Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC). (n.d.). Retrieved October 18, 2022, from https://msktc.org/tbi/factsheets/social-skills-after-traumatic-brain-injury#fsmenu7 
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