Types of TBI
This occurs when the head experiences a sudden, violent blow or jolt.
What is a Traumatic Brain Injury?
Slow, slurred speech that is difficult to understand.
What is Dysarthria?
This type of condition is treated through phonetic placement techniques and over-articulation.
What is Dysarthria?
This prevention strategy involves wearing something while riding a bike and participating in head to head sports.
What is a helmet?
Temporary or permanent symptoms of TBI (T/F)
True
This symptom occurs when a person has difficulty speaking or understanding language.
What is aphasia?
This treatment involves re-learning skills such as speaking, walking, and self-care.
What is rehabilitation?
This prevention strategy involves using safety gear while in a vehicle.
What is a seatbelt?
This type of injury gradually occurs over time.
What is secondary traumatic injury (TBI)?
How can attention span be affected cognitively?
This type of treatment improves production of consonants, modeling and repetition of similar word pairs.
What is Apraxia?
This prevention strategy involves avoiding alcohol and drug use, which can impair judgment and coordination.
What is substance avoidance?
The leading cause of TBI.
What is falls?
Trouble analyzing problems, lack of awareness in social settings, act quickly without considering possible consequences.
How can judgements be impacted?
One must be able to improve attention during daily tasks and activities, memory with memory books and work on social skills.
What is a SLP's role in Recovery?
This prevention strategy involves taking breaks and getting enough sleep to avoid fatigue while driving or operating heavy machinery.
What is fatigue management?