Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) | Origin: ED130
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Teaching Students with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder --> Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
Sometimes people use these interchangeably and it is important to know the symptoms and causes of each one.
Mild TBI symptoms may not be overtly obvious, but understanding them, and how individuals may need alterations and accommodations to learn successfully are important to be aware of.
I learned that falls are the leading cause of TBIs which was very surprising.
I learned that falls are the leading cause of TBI, I thought is was war related.
What I have learned is that there is a difference between TBI and PTSD and how I should be aware of this in my students so I can be there for them.
This course has made me reevaluate the cause of several students' difficulties within the classroom over the course of my career- students I know to have come from physically abusive homes. It makes me marvel at the overlap between PTSD and TBI, and in the case of two specific students, makes me wonder which diagnosis was at the wheel when they displayed specific behaviors. Student A had a diagnosed TBI at a young age during a traumatic event and their symptoms tracked closely with the injury. Student B, however, to my knowledge has never had a diagnosed TBI, but given the trauma and physical abuse at a young age, I have to wonder if mild TBI is at play alongside their PTSD diagnosis.
Although TBI and PTSD have some similarities and differences, it is important to note that each one presents itself differently.
This has been my first instinct for trauma and any mental health issues like TBI,I attempt to create an environment free of emotionally triggering topics or at least not allow the students to dwell on the topic for extended periods of time. The emotional discussion maybe good for some students but may trigger negative responses in other students.
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) affects brain function and can impact memory, focus, behavior, and learning. In the classroom, it’s important to provide support like extra time, breaks, and alternative assignments. I plan to create a supportive environment and work with staff to meet each student’s needs. How can we better support students with TBI who struggle with focus or reading comprehension?
The contrasts between TBI and PTSD are very enlightening. I had not realized there were such marked differences in causation for TBI based on age. (falls for the elderly or youth, with 15-24 being more about being struck by an object). I'm learning a lot about this type of injury.
This module is good for seeing the research that proves that TBI and PTSD can be linked.
TBI and PTSD show many of the same effects, however both lead to developmental issues or problems readjusting to society.
PTSD and TBI have many similarities and differences.
This module taught me the differences in PTSD and TBI. I learned that most TBIs are due to falls and are more common in the elderly and kids ages 0-4 usually due to domestic violence. PTSD has many negative outcomes one of them being the increased risk of suicide. Bot PTSD and TBI can be overcome but need instructors to know how to handle stressful situations involving them.
Knowing how to teach people with TBI and how it affects the person and the way they learn.
I've actually been corrected on a lot of prior assumptions of TBI. This was a really informative course
The facts on TBI and PTSD and how they counteract each other is startling. When a person is diagnosed with both, it is a difficult task for medical personnel to distinguish which symptom relates to which diagnosis.
TBI and PTSD can be difficult to spot and understanding how it manifests for learners is important. I find it very helpful to see how they could be identified and who is at higher risk.
I have learned a lot about the different types of PTSD the big thing being how common it can be.
