TBI-ROC Part One: Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury--An Introduction

This article is the first of a multi-part series on traumatic brain injury (TBI). Historically, TBI has received very limited national public policy attention and support. However since it has become the signature injury of the military conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, TBI has gained the attention...

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Published in:The Exceptional parent 2011-07, Vol.41 (7), p.33
Main Authors: Trudel, Tina M, Scherer, Marcia J, Elias, Eileen
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavior Problems
Brain
Brain Hemisphere Functions
Cognitive Ability
Etiology
Foreign Countries
Head Injuries
Mental Disorders
Military Personnel
Neurological Impairments
Physical Disabilities
Public Policy
Symptoms (Individual Disorders)
War
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Summary:This article is the first of a multi-part series on traumatic brain injury (TBI). Historically, TBI has received very limited national public policy attention and support. However since it has become the signature injury of the military conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, TBI has gained the attention of elected officials, military leaders, policymakers, and the public. This series is being published by the Traumatic Brain Injury-Resource Optimization Center (TBI-ROC) and its Advisory Group, which is facilitated by JBS International, Inc. The TBI-ROC aims to be a recognized source and leader for advancing national attention to the myriad of policy, research, practice, and service needs supporting both civilian and military individuals who incur TBI and their families. In this article, the authors identify the causes of TBI and describe its symptoms, which fall into three broad areas--(1) physical; (2) cognitive; and (3) psychosocial or behavioral challenges.
ISSN:0046-9157