Brain Injury Education Resources.

Books & Articles

Below you will find print resources recommended for people working with students with TBI.

To find more print resources on brain injury, please contact Laura Beck, the reference librarian for the Oregon Brain Injury Resource Network (OBIRN):

Phone: 877.872.7246
Email: tbi@wou.edu
Web: http://www.tr.wou.edu/tbi/

Recommended Books on Evidence-Based Instruction

Blosser, J.L., De Pompei, R. (2003). Pediatric Traumatic Brian Injury: Proactive intervention, 2nd edition. Delmar: Clifton Park NY.
This book is an excellent resource for educators who are seeking checklists and information on serving students with brain injury in the classroom.

Glang, A. Singer, G.H.S., Todis, B. Eds. (1997). Students with Acquired Brain Injury: The school’s response. Baltimore, MD: Brookes.
This book is an excellent resource for evidence-based intervention and effective strategies for all aspects of education for a student with TBI.

Recommended Reading for IEP Development

Bateman, BD & Herr, CM. (2006) Writing Measurable IEP Goals and Objectives. Attainment Company, Verona, WI

Recommended Reading for Transition

Lash & Associates is an excellent resource for all aspects of TBI, including several excellent books to help teenagers with transition.

Athletic Concussion Training FREE Online

The ACTive program is available FREE online. It only takes 20 minutes to get the tools and information you need to help keep young players safe!

http://activecoach.orcasinc.com/

Coaches play a critical role in reducing the risks associated with concussion in young athletes. The athletic concussion training program (ACTive) is based on the the recommendations of leading sports concussion experts. A clinical trial funded by NIH showed that coaches who view the ACTive program have significantly greater knowledge of concussion symptoms and have increased confidence in making decisions about concussion management.

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