Traumatic
Brain Injury Facts: Children and Youth http://www.tbitac.nashia.org/tbics/download/children.pdf
This fact sheet provides the medical and Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act definitions for traumatic brain injury (TBI); describes
the causes and consequences of TBI for children and youth; and
describes the educational supports available for students with
TBI and their families.
The Tennessee Disability Coalition and the TBI Program established
a partnership in July of 2000 with a shared goal of improving
educational outcomes for students in Tennessee with traumatic
brain injuries (TBI). TBI, as defined by the IDEA (Individuals
with Disabilities Education Act), is an acquired brain injury
caused by an external physical force, resulting in a functional
disability that adversely affects a child’s educational performance.
With funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration's
Maternal and Child Health Bureau and Tennessee’s TBI program,
Project BRAIN was developed to address the issues around identifying
and supporting these students in school.
Project
BRAIN objectives include:
Increasing
awareness of children and youth with brain injury who are
served by the school system.
Providing training and technical assistance to schools,
families, and health care providers in the early identification
of children with TBI.
Supporting
“BRAIN Resource Teams” within selected school systems that
will consult locally on issues of developing supports for
Tennessee students with brain injuries.
Partnering
with Tennessee hospitals to promote effective communication
between healthcare providers and educators to facilitate
successful transitions.
Coping
with Brain Injury: Brain Injury and School Success
An inspiring story!
Children
often sustain what appear to be mild hits to the head as a normal
part of growing up.
But when do we need to be concerned that something more has
happened?
How a
child is performing in school can be an indicator that a brain
injury may have taken place. When unrecognized, many brain injured
children are misclassified and do not get the special attention
they need to succeed. This interview centers on assessment and
explores the differences between brain injury and learning disabilities.
Properly
wearing a helmet when cycling is your best means of protection
against injury.
According to recent research, helmets provide a 63 to 88% reduction
in the risk of
head, brain, and severe brain injury for all ages
Helmet
guidelines*
Wear
a helmet: Always wear a helmet while riding a bike, no matter
how short the trip. After a crash or any impact that affects
your helmet, replace it immediately Always wear a properly
fitting helmet: A helmet will not protect you if it does not
fit properly. Make sure that the helmet fits on top of the
head, not tipped back.
Shell
and pads: Find the smallest helmet shell size that fits over
your head. Helmet pads should not be used to make a helmet
that is too big fit your head. Leave about two-fingers width
between your eyebrows and the front of the helmet.
Straps:
The straps should be joined just under each ear at the jawbone.
The buckle should be snug with your mouth completely open.
Periodically check your strap adjustment; improper fit can
render a helmet useless.
Ventilation:
In general, the more vents the better; improper ventilation
can cause overheating. Helmets with good ventilation can actually
be cooler than riding with no helmet at all.
Colors:
Helmets come in all different colors in different models;
buy a highly visible color. Shell color does not affect the
temperature; a black shell will not be hotter in the sun.
Pick a color that you will wear.
Child Safety Laws and Regulations
for the State of Tennessee
•State Bike Helmet Law Effective Date: 01/01/1994
•Law Mandate: Under 16 required to wear a helmet.
•Regulating Agency: No provision
•Enforcement all offenses: maximum $2 fine plus
court costs*
*Penalty may be waived if violator provided
proof of purchase of a bike helmet within a specified
period of time.
Brain Injury
Association of Tennessee • 151 Athens Way, Suite 100; Nashville, TN 37228
Nashville Office: 615.248.2541 • Fax: 615.248.5879 • Family Support Line:
877.757.2428
