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Heads Up to Schools: A Fact Sheet for Parents

Atención: Concusión cerebral en los deportes de colegio (para los padres)

What is a concussion and what are the signs observed by parents or guardians?

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Helping Families Navigate the School System to Obtain Appropriate Services After Brain Injury

Helping Families Navigate the School System to Obtain Appropriate Services after Acquired Brain Injury

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Shout-out to All the Superheroes

Since his injury, my husband and I have come to agree on one point: we will never fully understand each other’s struggle in this mess. And while we can never hope to fully appreciate the depth or complexity of each other’s experiences, we do our best to stay constantly respectful of the hard work that keeps us going.

Vocational Issues Following Traumatic Brain Injury, Part I

Vocational Issues Following Traumatic Brain Injury, Part 1

The cognitive, communication, behavioral, sensory, physical, psycho-emotional, and social changes commonly experienced following TBI can affect a person's ability to return to work.

Concussions: Is Your Young Athlete at Risk?

Learn why letting a child return to play after a concussion can be extremely dangerous.

Traumatic Brain Injury

Learn more about communication and cognitive issues that can result a brain injury.

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Heads Up to Schools: Know Your ABCs — for Teachers, Counselors, and School Professionals

Heads Up to Schools: Know Your ABCs â€” for Teachers, Counselors, and School Professionals

Learn your Concussion ABCs.

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Do I Have a Brain Injury? Symptom Discovery Quiz

A thorough questionnaire for symptom discovery after TBI.

What Is Accessible Electronic and Information Technology?

Learn how this technology can help someone with a TBI achieve more independence.

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Brian and Natalie Vines: Their Multi-Layered Decisions to Retire from the Military

After several TBIs, Natalie requested a medical discharge and her husband, Brian, also retired to become her full-time caregiver.

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In the Classroom: Traumatic Brain Injury ... What Teachers Should Know

In the Classroom: Traumatic Brain Injury â€¦ What Teachers Should Know

What questions should teachers ask when working with a child with a brain injury?

Moving On: A Personal Futures Planning Workbook for Individuals with Brain Injury

A workbook to be used by people with TBI and those who want to work with them on planning for a better future.

Head Injury Prevention Tips

There are ways to prevent a brain injury — from wearing the right helmet for the right sport to checking water depth before diving in. Learn more.

Brain Injury Rewiring for Loved Ones

"Sound mind in sound body" is a cliché for a good reason.

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What the Disability Laws Say About Service Dogs

Can a child bring his dog to school?

Shana De Caro, Esq.

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Headaches After Head Injuries — Post-Traumatic Headaches

Sometimes headaches after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can persist for months or years. Learn more.

What To Do If You Think You Have Had a Concussion?

What Should You Do If You Think You Have Had a Concussion?

Brain injuries are extremely common, but diagnosis can be complicated. Learn what to do if you or a loved one sustains a concussion.

Acceptance and Attachment

BrainLine blogger Abby Maslin talks about how she is working on finally letting go of the "old," pre-injury TC with the help of a lot of yoga and self-reflection.

Dogs and PTSD

Photo of a blonde dog wearing a vest that reads, "PTSD Dog"

Owning a dog can lift your mood or help you feel less stressed. Dogs can help people feel better by providing companionship. All dog owners, including those who have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can experience these benefits.

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Substance Abuse and Traumatic Brain Injury

A table covered in cigarettes, syringes, pills, and bottles.

Learn who’s most at risk and what can be done to help.

Is the Past History?

There I was again, gripping onto a past that had no place in the present.

What Disabilities Can Result From a TBI?

Â¿QuÃ© discapacidades pueden resultar de un traumatismo cerebral?

Disabilities resulting from a TBI depend upon the severity of the injury, the location of the injury, and the age and general health of the patient.

A Guide for People with Disabilities Seeking Employment

GuÃa para Personas con Discapacidades en Busca de Empleo

This guide answers questions about employment rights under the Americans with Disability Act.

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Wind Dancing: The Gift of Healing Traumatic Brain Injury

The story of how a brain injury helped one woman find her true self.

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TBI and PTSD: Navigating the Perfect Storm

Often people talk about the effects of TBI or the consequences of PTSD as separate conditions — which they are. But for the person who is living with the dual diagnosis of TBI and PTSD, it can be hard to separate them.