Resources
Oftentimes, families have many questions and concerns regarding their child’s brain injury, and having a support system and informational resources can be helpful. The following resources can provide you with additional information.
Click here for additional information on traumatic brain injury research.
CA Brain Injury Association http://biacal.org
UCLA BrainSPORT Program http://neurosurgery.ucla.edu/body.cfm?id=1446
UCLA Brain Injury Resource Center http://neurosurgery.ucla.edu/body.cfm?id=621
CDC Heads Up! http://www.cdc.gov/traumaticbraininjury/get_the_facts.html
American Academy of Neurology http://patients.aan.com/disorders/?event=view&disorder_id=1092
National Institutes of Neurological Disorders and Stroke http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/tbi/tbi.htm
American Academy of Pediatrics http://www.healthychildren.org/English/tips-tools/Symptom-Checker/Pages/Head-Injury.aspx
Your child’s school district may also provide you with additional information about the special education services available to students with traumatic brain injuries.