Traumatic Brain Injury

What is a Traumatic Brain Injury

• An injury to the brain of a young child ages infant through 18 years old

• An event that only happens to old folks who tend to fall

• An injury to the brain caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the normal function of the brain

• A nasty bump on the head

Who can get a TBI?

• Only children who play rough.

• Anyone at any age

• Children ages infant-18 years old

• Adults over 60 years old

What are some symptoms of a TBI?

• Headache that gets worse or won't go away; Loss of coordination

• Repeated vomiting or nausea; slurred speech

• Enlargement of the pupil of one or both eyes

• All of the above

What changes in behavior can occur in children with a TBI?

• Persistent repetition of words or actions

• No difficulty concentrating on tasks

• Follow all directions without having a fit

• Normal laughing and crying

A TBI can inpact____________parts of the body.

• Cognitive, behavior, mood, eyes, muscular, speech, gastrointestinal, and vision.

• Cognitive, mood, speech,and vision.

• Cognitive, mood, speech, vision, muscular

• Cognitive, behavior, mood, muscular, speech, and vision

What modifications can be done in the classroom to help a student with TBI?

• Small group or 1 on 1 instruction.

• Modify and reduce work load.

• Reduce schedule (to reduce fatigue)

• All of the above

What behavior interventions might be used to help a student with TBI? (select all that apply)

• Set goals with student and monitor progress

• Conduct a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) to treat deficits.

• Provide a distraction free environment for assignments.

• None of the above