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Traumatic Brain Injury
"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 may adversely affect a child's educational performance and result in the need for special education or rated services. The term applies to open or closed head injuries resulting in impairments in one or more areas, such as: cognition, speech/language, memory, attention, reasoning, abstract thinking, judgement, problem-solving, sensory, perceptual and motor abilities, psychosocial behavior, physical functions, and information processing. The term does not apply to brain injuries that are congenital or degenerative, or brain injuries induced by birth trauma. (M.R. 3525.1348)
Initially, there must be evidence that this injury has caused a functional disability or psychosocial impairment that adversely affects the student's educational performance. This evidence is determined through the educational assessment process.
Regional specialists are available to assist district teams by:
- TBI Resource Kits including a TBI Brochure and teacher packet developed by Region Three TBI Roundtable.
- Regional Resource Library materials (including "Guidelines for Educational Assessment and Services for Students with Traumatic Brain Injury").
- Consultation by PH teachers with knowledge of implications of TBI and educational strategies and accommodations.
- Regional inservice opportunities via Low Incidence and CSPD funds.
- Regional PH network that supports and provides resources for teachers serving students with traumatic brain injuries.
- Regional TBI Roundtable.
Click here for MN Traumatic Brain Injury Criteria.
Staff Contact Information:
Rose Spehar, Physical Impairment Consultant
(218) 748-7620
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