According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2016), children ages four years and younger have the highest rates of any age group of emergency department visits due to traumatic brain injury (TBI). It is important for early intervention practitioners to be aware of the risk factors, signs, and symptoms of TBI in very young children. The resources and information found on this page are intended to help practitioners learn more about supporting young children with TBI and their families.
Traumatic Brain Injury
Available Resources
Virginia-Specific Info
Brain Injury Association of VA (external website)
BIAV exists to be the primary source of information and personal support for thousands of individuals, families and professionals living in Virginia whose lives have been touched by a life-altering, often devastating injury. Resources include a toll-free assistance line (1-800-444-6443), public education, outreach, awareness and advocacy information.
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Journal Articles
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eLearning, Presentations, and Webinars
Webinars
More Than Just a Bump on the Noggin: Traumatic Brain Injury in the Young Child
VA’s Integrated Training Collaborative | Partnership for People with Disabilities
Presented by Mandy Tribe, M.A.
This webinar features information about types of brain injuries, the incidence of brain injuries in very young children and the impact of those injuries on child development. Click the link above to vis
Tools
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Videos
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in Kids (YouTube)
NICHD Videos
Watch to learn more about TBI in kids. TBI is an injury caused by a blow, jolt, or penetrating object that disrupts normal functioning of the brain. Concussion and other types of TBI can seriously affect a child’s daily life. Brain injury can cause problems with speaking or understanding, movement or mobility, thinking or memory, and personality or mood.
Websites/Programs
How to Find the Right Car Seat (external website)
Parent Central
This site provides a video and steps for parents about how to determine the right car seat to keep a child safe and prevent brain injury during vehicle accidents.
National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome (external website)
The National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome is committed to prevent shaken baby syndrome and promote the well-being of infants generally through the development and implementation of programs, policy and research; and to support and educate families, caregivers and professionals. Visit this site for information about shaken baby syndrome, prevention, and training resources.