Head Injury Children Tip Cards on Adolescence
Information on head injury in adolescents
Adolescents are at high risk for traumatic brain injury due to sports injuries, assaults, and car crashes. These tip cards on head injury and acquired brain injury in adolescents discuss:
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keeping friends after brain injury
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peer pressures for risky behaviors
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undiagnosed brain injuries in teens
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transition to adulthood
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risks and consequences of substance abuse
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sexuality and sexual behaviors
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going to college.
Products
Going to College: When a Student has a Brain Injury
Brain injury tip card for educators and counselors helps students with TBI learn about federal laws for students with disabilities and how to negotiate accommodations in college.
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COLL
Price: $1.80
Helping Teens after Brain Injury
Information on effects of brain injury on social development in adolescents and challenges for independence. Discusses how friendships among teenagers change. Gives tips for parents and educators to help teens avoid risky behaviors and stay safe.
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TEEN
Price: $2.40
High School to Adulthood: For a Student with a Brain Injury
Tips for educators and parents with information for planning a student's transition to adulthood after traumatic brain injury (TBI) and choices for training, education, and community integration.
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TRAN
Price: $2.40
Keeping Children Safe after Brain Injury
Brain injury information for parents shows how changes in thinking, behavior, physical abilities after a brain injury can increase risks for repeated injuries.
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SAFE
Price: $1.80
Legal Issues when Teenagers become Adults after Brain Injury
Brain injury tip card discusses when changes in judgment, memory or communication may require legal guidance or protection when a child with TBI becomes an adult.
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LEGAL
Price: $1.80
Sexuality after a Person has a Brain Injury
Corrects myths about sexuality among adults with disabilities and brain injuries. Gives strategies for families and caregivers on how to respond to sexual behaviors, disinhibition and changes in judgment and social skills.
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SEX
Price: $2.40
Social Skills in Teenagers after Brain Injury
Tip card explains changes in social skills seen in children and adolescents after head injury (TBI). Gives tips to help parents and educators teach social skills at home and in school.
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SOSK
Price: $2.40
Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment after Brain Injury
Brain injury tip card discusses risks of alcohol and drug use after head injury in adolescents and adults. Identifies signs of substance abuse and prevention.
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SUBA
Price: $1.80
Undiagnosed Brain Injuries in Youths and Adults
Describes signs and symptoms of traumatic brain injury and concussion in youths and adults that are often missed or overlooked. Provides checklists for identifying physical, cognitive, behavioral and social changes that may indicate a possible undiagnosed brain injury or concussion.
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UBI
Price: $2.40