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Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of death and disability in the US. TBI can be caused by a bump or jolt to the head or a penetrating injury. TBI are placed into three categories: mild, moderate, and severe. If you suspect your child might have a TBI or experienced a recent injury involving their head you should see a medical professional. Most people who experience TBIs can recover safely at home however, some require additional care to prevent long term injury. TBIs during childhood can disrupt a child’s development and can limit their ability to participate in activities.
Federal Definition of Traumatic Brain Injury
“(12) Traumatic brain injury means an acquired injury to the brain caused by an external physical force, resulting in total or partial functional disability or psychosocial impairment, or both, that adversely affects a child’s educational performance. Traumatic brain injury applies to open or closed head injuries resulting in impairments in one or more areas, such as cognition; language; memory; attention; reasoning; abstract thinking; judgment; problem-solving; sensory, perceptual, and motor abilities; psychosocial behavior; physical functions; information processing; and speech. Traumatic brain injury does not apply to brain injuries that are congenital or degenerative, or to brain injuries induced by birth trauma.”
Resources by county
Brain Injury Association of Virginia
Address:
2810 N. Parham Road, Suite 260
Richmond, VA 23294
Phone:
(804) 355-5748
Email:
VCU Brain Health Rehabilitation
Address:
1504 Santa Rosa Rd, Suite 224,
Richmond VA 23229
Phone:
(804) 828-4097
Pediatric Headache Center of Richmond
Address:
2819 N Parham Rd Suite 290,
Richmond, VA 23294
Phone:
(804) 658-5385
Chester Pediatrics
Address:
9330 Iron Bridge Rd,
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Phone:
(804) 748-9090