Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a direct injury to the brain, including tearing of nerve fibers, bruising of brain tissue, brain stem trauma, and swelling. The highest causation is from vehicle injuries. It can also be caused by falls and physical abuse. Characteristics are a decrease in motor and sensory function, ability to problem solve, headaches, deficits in memory, aggressive behavior, and depression.
Strategies:
Medical and psycholocical services, rehabilitation services, teacher awareness, paitence and lower expectations, consistent schedules and rules
Accomodations:
Low-risk activities, content modification, reducing stimuli that triggers unwanted behaviors, appropriate behavior techniques
Technology Resources:
http://nolimitstolearning.blogspot.com/2011/02/tools-apps-and-resources-for-tbi.html
http://tbiresources.com/tools/assistive.shtml
http://www.bettyclooneyfoundation.org/resources.html
Enviromental Resources:
Above all else, people who have suffered a traumatic brain injurgy need an environment that is clear, consistent, repetitive, and safe.
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