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Traumatic Brain Injury

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http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/factshe/fs18txt.htm  External Links Disclaimer Logo

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Sponsoring Agency

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities, U.S. Department of Education

Description

This fact sheet defines traumatic brain injury as an acquired injury to the brain caused by an external physical force. Its incidence, symptoms, characteristics, diagnosis, and educational implications are discussed. Resources are included.

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Review Date

4/25/2007

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