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.