Unfortunately, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are the leading cause of children’s deaths and disabilities. Once your child has been diagnosed with this type of medical condition, you may feel overwhelmed by all that you need to learn.

Fortunately, there are a number of trustworthy Web sites that provide helpful information for parents in your situation. In fact, some of the following links can even direct you to resources that can help your entire family cope with this sudden change in your world.

Helpful TBI Internet Resources for Parents

• Before beginning any searches for brain injury resources, it will help you to fully familiarize yourself with the basic parts of the brain and some of their functions. You can do this by viewing a map of the brain and then visiting a basic glossary on head injuries;
• If your child has already started school, it may help you to read a chapter of information aboutthe behavioral changes your child may exhibit as a result of his or her injury. Thismaterial also provides some useful tips for coordinating your child’s care and learning experiences with school officials;
• The Brain Injury Association of America can put you in touch with helpful professionals in your state — and possibly even in your own county. Just visit the following link to locate your state and then “click on it:” http://www.biausa.org/state-affiliates.htm
• You may want to review the following medical information to make sure all of the proper steps were followed immediately after your child’s injury. In case anything was overlooked, you should tell your doctor about it. This practical information is provided by the Dr. Sears Web site. Hopefully, it will help you obtain a speedy recovery for your child:http://www.askdrsears.com/topics/childhood-illnesses/head-injuries
• If your injured child is (still)able to read and comprehend many materials, you can find a number of helpful books and articles specifically written to help TBI survivors cope with their injuries: http://www.lapublishing.com/blog/category/brain-injury-survivor-support/
• You can find a number of useful materials forhelping children with TBI injuries at the following publishing group’s Web site:

http://www.lapublishing.com/blog/category/traumatic-brain-injury-faqs/brain-injury-children/

• When you visit the next Internet link, be sure to scroll down to the lower part of the page where a number of highly useful resources are listed. They include people to contact regarding unpaid insurance claims, a family caregiver alliance and The National Coalition for Parental Involvement in Education:http://www.headinjury.com/families.htm
• Finally, you may simply want to read all you can about traumatic brain injuries on some of the most reputable medical Web sites: The Mayo Clinic, The Centers for Disease Control, Web MD, The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke and The Children’s National Medical Center. Other helpful Web sites include The Brain Injury Society and TBIHome.org.

We hope these Internet resources help you obtain all of the special care your injured child and family need at this difficult time in your life.

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