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Bigler, Erin D. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1996
This review explores the cellular pathology associated with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and its relation to neurobehavioral outcomes, the relationship of brain imaging findings to underlying pathology, brain imaging techniques, various image analysis procedures and how they relate to neuropsychological testing, and the importance of brain imaging…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Brain Hemisphere Functions, Cytology
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D'Amato, Rik Carl; Rothlisberg, Barbara A. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1996
This article focuses on the educational implications of traumatic brain injury (TBI). It considers conceptual issues of TBI and discusses how assessment of this group differs from assessment of other groups. It offers an integrated intervention approach which attempts to bring order to students' life experiences, called the S.O.S. (Structure,…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Head Injuries
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Lord-Maes, Janiece; Obrzut, John E. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1996
This article discusses recent findings concerning cognitive outcomes in traumatic brain injury (TBI) in children and adolescents, with a particular focus on age differences with TBI. It suggests a relationship between specific learning disorders and brain dysfunction, addresses differential hemispheric functioning with TBI, and outlines recent…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Age Differences, Brain Hemisphere Functions, Children
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Farmer, Janet E.; And Others – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1996
Evaluating children with traumatic brain injury (TBI) in order to facilitate their transition to school is reviewed. A process-oriented approach to assessing TBI children during rehabilitation is suggested. The major areas of functioning important to school reentry are discussed. The need for families and professionals to communicate about the…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Cognitive Processes, Communication Disorders, Elementary Secondary Education
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Clark, Elaine – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1996
The school reentry of students with traumatic brain injury (TBI) is discussed, focusing on federal legislation requirements, TBI characteristics, assessment methods, the range of services that need to be considered, problems affecting students' academic and social functioning, need for a school team approach, schedule for reintegration planning,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Case Studies, Educational Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education