The Relationship Between Behavior and Traumatic Brain

The Relationship Between Behavior and Traumatic Brain

Injury: Implications for Educational Programming and Rehabilitation

Kaili Chen

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Abstract

The purpose of this article is to address issues related to traumatic brain injury (TBI) and the post-injury behavior. Common behavior sequelae of students with TBI and interventions across stages of recovery and implications for educational planning and programming are included. This paper concludes that the re-entry of students with TBI into the school setting involves a variety of professionals working closely with the child and the family; careful multidisciplinary planning of this transition is essential for a successful experience for the child, family and professionals.

Key words: behaviors

interventions

traumatic brain injury (TBI)