SPED 326 TBI
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- 3 important aspects of IDEA definition of TBI
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1. must be acquired
2. must be caused by external force
3. applies to both open & closed head injuries
- 4 major causes of acquired brain injury
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1. accidents
2. falls
3. violence-related incidents
4. sports & recreational
- 6 internal causes of acquired brain injury
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cerebral vascular accidents
ingestion of toxic substance
brain tumor
hypoxia
infection of brain
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major causes of brain injury in infants (2)
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accidental dropping
physical abuse
- major causes of brain injury in adolescents (3)
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vehicular crashes
sports injuries
assaults
- major causes of brain injury in elementary school kids (4)
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vehicular accidents
bike accidents
falls
injuring during recreation
- major causes of brain injury in preschoolers (3)
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serious falls
vehicular accidents
physical abuse
- major causes of brain injury in toddlers (2)
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falls
vehicular crashes
- name a few immediate effects
- coma, extreme fatigue, motor problems, memory disorders, post-traumatic amnesia
- name a few long term effects
- vision & hearing loss, headaches, seizures, reduced stamina, problems w/memory/intellectual functions/language/attention & concentration
- open v. closed head injury?
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open = injury penetrating bones of skull
closed = injury not involving penetration or fracture of skull