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80-90% of TBIs are mild and resolve within 1 month
To varying degrees, all aspects of functioning are impacted
The road to recovery after a traumatic brain injury is not predictable. Some symptoms may only appear in the busy setting of a classroom and seem absent at home. A student can progress, then regress without explanation.
In young children, they may seem to "bounce back." This is because some deficits may not be known until years later when that part of the brain is accessed during development.
Physical Symptoms
Headache or “pressure in the head”
Fatigue
Dizziness and balance problems
Nausea and vomiting
Sensory sensitivity
Blurry or double vision
Numbness or tingling
Ringing in the ears
Impaired sleep: more/less or fragmented
Traumatic Epilepsy
Cognitive Symptoms
Slowed information processing
Attention or concentration problems
“Brain Fog”
Memory difficulties
Trouble learning new information or retaining it
Inability to multi-task or organize
Socioemotional Symptoms
Poor emotional regulation
Irritability or quick to anger
Unusual sadness
Decreased motivation
Anxiety, depression, grief
PTSD
Loss of social skills, understanding of nuances
Withdrawal
Concussion Symptoms in Very Young Children or Non-Verbal Students
Physical
Frequent rubbing of eyes
Rubs or holds head
Decreased ability to focus the eyes
Covers ears or cries when loud noises occur
Covers eyes when bright lights are nearby
Decreased strength or coordination
Changes in sucking or swallowing
Decreased appetite
Sudden food texture intolerance
Changes in sleeping patterns/napping
Cognitive
Regression of skills/abilities
Change in behavior at home & school
Change in the way they play
Loss of interest
Problems with memory
Inability to recall words or objects
Repeatedly asking the same questions
Decreased vocalizing, babbling, or talking
Socioemotional
Exhibits extreme emotions
Suddenly afraid of objects/situations
Afraid to be alone or without parent
Apparent "personality change"
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