Head Injury Children Tip Cards on Adolescence

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.

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.

This Tip card is included in the Tool Kit for Life Care Planners and Case Managers on Teens with 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.

This Tip card is included in the Tool Kit for Life Care Planners and Case Managers on Teens with 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.

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.

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.

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.

This Tip card is included in the Tool Kit for Life Care Planners and Case Managers on Teens with Brain Injury.

Tip card on concussions in sports helps coaches, athletic trainers, parents and school personnel recognize and monitor early and late concussion symptoms in student-athletes. The effects of a sports injury can extend beyond the playing field or practice session to the classroom and activities at home. Tips for athletic staff, parents and educators describe academic supports for the classroom and at home as the student recovers from a concussion.

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.

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.

This Tip card is included in the PTSD Tool Kit for Veterans and Families.