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Brain Injury Association of Arizona (PDF, 765 KB)    
The Brain Injury Association of Arizona is a community-based organization that provides support and education for individuals with brain injuries and their families. This brochure includes information about the association and about membership in the organization.


Cuando su Hijo (a) se ha Lastimado la Cabeza (PDF, 219 KB)    
Esta tarjeta enumera algunos signos comunes de que su niño puede haber sufrido un daño cerebral. También contiene información sobre qué hacer si usted nota estos signos después de que su hijo(a) se ha lastimado su cabeza.


Education and Rehabilitation of Children with Traumatic Brain Injuries (ZIP, 30.8 MB)    
An eight-module course for educators. Chapters include: Introduction to TBI; Medical Aspects; Neuropsychological Assessment; Cognitive and Communitation Problems; Focus on the Family; Transition to Home, School and Work; Effective Therapies; School Strategies. Learning Objectives, Key Concepts and Vocabulary, Optional Assignments, and Particant Evaluation Form are included in each module.


El Programa de Coordinación de Recursos Familiar para Niños y Adolescentes con Daño Cerebrales Traumáticas o lesión de la medula espinal. (PDF, 2MB)    
El Programa de Coordinación de Recursos Familiar ayuda a las familias encontrar la manera de proporciona asistencia a su niño(a), adolescente o adulto con un daño cerebral traumático (TBI, por sus siglas en inglés)o lesión de la medula espinal.


Family Resource Coordination Contact List for Children and Teens with Spinal Cord or Brain Injury (Word, 57KB)    
A list of telephone numbers for Family Resource Coordinator programs, by Arizona county, for children and teens with Spinal Cord or Brain Injury.


Family Resource Coordination for Children and Teens with Traumatic Brain or Spinal Cord Injuries (pdf, 2MB)    
Family Resource Coordination helps families find their way when a child, teen or young adult has a traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury.


Post Concussive Disorder (PDF, 52 KB)    
A definition of Mild Traumitic Brain Injury developed by the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine.


Post-Concussive Symptomatology Checklist (pdf, 125 KB)    
A reference card for health care providers and other professionals that describes common symptoms that may follow a mild traumatic brain injury. The card uses clinical language.


Spinal Cord Injury Card for Primary Healthcare Providers (PDF, 174 KB)    
A reference card on common conditions subsequent to spinal cord injury and suggestions for prevention and intervention.


When Your Child's Head Has Been Hurt (PDS, 218KB)    
This card lists some common signs that your child may have a mild brain injury. It also gives information on what to do if you notice these signs after your child's head has been hurt.


Where To Find Help After a Brain or Spinal Cord Injury (PDF, 1.7 MB)    
List of Arizona resources for individuals with brain or spinal cord injuries.

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