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Concussion or Traumatic Brain Injury

A Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is caused by a blow or jolt to the head, penetrating head injury or by being violently shaken enough to disrupt the function of the brain. A TBI can change how a person acts, moves, communicates and thinks. An Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) includes harm caused by pressure to the brain from inside the body, such as the result of heart attacks, strokes, illness or near-drowning.

Signs and symptoms of a concussion can occur right after the injury or hours to days after the injury. View District Head Injury Guidelines. 

Symptoms

  • Headaches
  • "Pressure in head"
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Neck pain
  • Balance problems or dizziness
  • Blurred, double or fuzzy vision
  • Sensitivity to light or noise
  • Feeling sluggish or slowed down
  • Feeling foggy or groggy
  • Drowsiness
  • Change in sleep patterns
  • Amnesia
  • "Don't feel right"
  • Fatigue or low energy
  • Sadness
  • Nervousness or anxiety
  • Irritability
  • More emotional
  • Confusion
  • Concentration or memory problems
    (forgetting game plays)
  • Repeating the same question/comment

What to do

Let the school know your child's diagnosis and recommendations from their healthcare provider for returning to the classroom. Be sure to share any restrictions related to academics or athletic participation. The best transitions after an injury involve collaboration among medical staff, school staff and families. In the Blue Valley School District, there are school counselors, psychologists, nurses, administrators and teachers knowledgeable about TBI. Please contact your child’s school nurse to report a head injury or for more information.

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