FACTS
TEACHER TIPS
GENERAL
100
What is the number one cause of TBI?
Falls
100
Will the student be the exactly same person as before the accident?
No, so do not plan on the student being able to do everything that they could do before.
100
What causes TBI to occur?
TBI is caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head
200
Is TBI more prevalent in males or females?
Males
200
What is one thing that could be done to help a student remember the work that they do?
Have the student write everything down so they can reference it in the future if needed.
200
What could be two causes of TBI?
Falls, car accidents, bike accidents, sports injuries, violence, etc...
300
What is the severity of TBI?
It ranges from mild to severe
300
What is one way a teacher can accommodate a student with TBI?
Give more time on work or tests, give directions one step at a time, have consistent routines, etc...
300
Can someone be born with TBI?
No
400
How many people receive TBI a year?
Approximately 1.7 million people
400
How can teachers prepare themselves to work with a student with TBI?
Educate themselves about what happened, be patient and flexible, keep in touch with parents, do whatever they can to help maximize student's success
400
What are the two types of head injuries that can cause TBI?
Open (something going into the brain) and Closed (blow to heads)
500
Name on physical characteristic of TBI and name one non-physical characteristic of TBI
Problems seeing and hearing, speech problems Difficulties with thinking and learning, memory loss Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Problems
500
Who are two people that you should collaborate with about a student with TBI?
Parents, other teachers, doctors, etc...
500
Name three characteristics of TBI?
memory loss, irritability, difficulties in learning new information, problems focusing, uneven progress, speech problems, personality changes, etc...
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