https://padlet.com/willwasterval/DisabilityFactSheet Traumatic Brain Injury en-us 2023-03-14 22:52:32 UTC 2023-03-15 02:07:32 UTC hello@padlet.com willwasterval https://padlet.com/willwasterval/DisabilityFactSheet/wish/2516858624 Traumatic Brain Injury, also known as TBI, is defined by IDEA as "an acquired injury to the brain caused by an external physical force, resulting in total or partial functional disability or psychosocial impairment, or both, that adversely affects a child’s educational performance. The term applies to open or closed head injuries resulting in impairments in one or more areas, such as cognition; language; memory; attention; reasoning; abstract thinking; judgment; problem-solving; sensory, perceptual, and motor abilities; psycho-social behavior; physical functions; information processing; and speech. The term does not apply to brain injuries that are congenital or degenerative, or to brain injuries induced by birth trauma." [34 Code of Federal Regulations §300.8(c)(12)]]]> 2023-03-14 23:58:07 UTC https://padlet.com/willwasterval/DisabilityFactSheet/wish/2516858624 willwasterval https://padlet.com/willwasterval/DisabilityFactSheet/wish/2516864344 The most common characteristics of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) are difficulty with the following:
-memorization 
-thinking 
-problem-solving
-communication
-physical activity 
-attentiveness]]> 2023-03-15 00:05:25 UTC https://padlet.com/willwasterval/DisabilityFactSheet/wish/2516864344 willwasterval https://padlet.com/willwasterval/DisabilityFactSheet/wish/2516975352 Students are identified by three main groups: physical disabilities, difficulties with thinking, and social, behavioral, or emotional problems. Physical disabilities include problems using their senses, difficulty writing, muscle spasticity, seizures, difficulty walking, and being paralyzed on one or both sides of their body. Students with difficulty thinking are identified with short-term and long-term memory issues, difficulty concentrating, and short attention spans. Social, behavioral, or emotional problems include mood changes, depression, anxiety, and difficulty controlling emotions. 
Assessments used to diagnose TBI are imaging tests and the Glasgow coma scale. Computerized tomography (CT) and Magnetic resonance imaging take X-rays and detailed images from magnets/radio waves to get a clear look at the damage that has occurred to the brain. Tests for TBI also include speech, language, social communication skills, swallowing abilities, lung function, cognition, and neuropsychological tests.
Students suffering from TBI receive their education in traditional public schools that provide special education that caters to helping students with disabilities. ]]> 2023-03-15 01:34:29 UTC https://padlet.com/willwasterval/DisabilityFactSheet/wish/2516975352 willwasterval https://padlet.com/willwasterval/DisabilityFactSheet/wish/2516983392 Possible adaptations or accommodations:
-Distractions reduced to a minimum
-Peer note-takers
-small groups
-provide frequent breaks
-encourage the use of highlighters
- repetition of instructions]]> 2023-03-15 01:41:23 UTC https://padlet.com/willwasterval/DisabilityFactSheet/wish/2516983392 willwasterval https://padlet.com/willwasterval/DisabilityFactSheet/wish/2516990785 -Take turns speaking
-Understand social boundaries/expectations
-Organize thoughts
-Share thoughts clearly
-Listen and recall what a person said
-Ask open-ended questions]]> 2023-03-15 01:47:17 UTC https://padlet.com/willwasterval/DisabilityFactSheet/wish/2516990785 willwasterval https://padlet.com/willwasterval/DisabilityFactSheet/wish/2516999678 1. http://brain101.orcasinc.com/
Evidence-based website for school-wide concussion management that is funded by the National Institute of Health.
2. http://bianc.net/index.html
Website containing a large range of information about TBI in North Carolina.
3. http://www.brainline.org/landing_pages/features/blkids.html
Provides information to help educators create common goals and communicate with students who have TBI.

]]> 2023-03-15 01:54:35 UTC https://padlet.com/willwasterval/DisabilityFactSheet/wish/2516999678 willwasterval https://padlet.com/willwasterval/DisabilityFactSheet/wish/2517006565 1. https://www.biausa.org/
A helpful resource that provides educational guidance.
2. https://www.dpi.nc.gov/districts-schools/classroom-resources/exceptional-children/educational-resources/traumatic-brain-injury
Provides information about TBI for parents on the NC DPI Registry.
3. https://ncschoolpsychology.med.unc.edu/index.php/nctbi/approvedproviders/
A website where parents can get in contact with approved providers local to their area. ]]> 2023-03-15 02:00:16 UTC https://padlet.com/willwasterval/DisabilityFactSheet/wish/2517006565 willwasterval https://padlet.com/willwasterval/DisabilityFactSheet/wish/2517014904 Bright Hub Education. (2011, March 31). Accommodations and Teaching Strategies for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Students. https://www.brighthubeducation.com/special-ed-inclusion-strategies/63421-accommodations-and-teaching-strategies-for-traumatic-brain-injury-tbi-students/?utm_content=expand_article

Flint Rehab. (n.d.). Social Skills After Brain Injury: What You Need to Know. https://www.flintrehab.com/social-skills-after-brain-injury/

National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. (2022, January 31). Diagnosing Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/tbi/conditioninfo/diagnose

Parent Center Hub. (n.d.). Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). https://www.parentcenterhub.org/tbi/#:~:text=A%20traumatic%20brain%20injury%20(TBI)%20is%20an%20injury,how%20a%20student%20learns%20and%20acts%20in%20school

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. (n.d.). Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Resources for Educators. http://cidd.unc.edu/docs/tbi/TBI%20Resources%20for%20Educators.pdf#:~:text=BIANC%E2%80%99s%20website%20houses%20a%20wide%20range%20of%20information,living%20with%20traumatic%20brain%20injury.%20http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brainline.org%2F%20BrainLine%20Kids]]> 2023-03-15 02:07:32 UTC https://padlet.com/willwasterval/DisabilityFactSheet/wish/2517014904