Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic Brain Injury „h Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a disability that results from an injury to the brain, including brain stem that results in impaired cognitive, physical, or emotional functioning. „h The areas we will discuss are Parietal Lobe, Temporal Lobe, Frontal Lobe, Brain Stem, and the Cerebellum. Refer to picture A for location of these. „h The Parietal Lobe controls: visual attention, touch perception, goal directed voluntary movements, manipulation of objects, integration of …

…h The Medications used in treatment of TBI „h Diuretics „h Barbiturates „h Dexanabinol „h We will also discuss how to teach a student with TBI „h Understanding the effects of Traumatic Brain Injury „h Making adjustments in curriculum as needed to benefit the child „h Importance of Parent ¡V Teacher communication „h Prevention „h For more information on TBI you can contact: American Trauma Society 8903 Presidential Pkwy Suite 512 Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 1-800-556-7890