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1U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC, USA.
Abstract:
The incidence of acquired brain injury in infants and pre-school children is increasing, creating new challenges for assessment and intervention. This paper presents a context for assessment and interventions by describing the developmental effects of traumatic brain injury in young children, from birth to the age of 5 years. A review of the literature on the developmental and learning issues of the infants, toddlers and young children who sustain traumatic brain injury is presented. Information on resources including the federally-funded, state-administered Infant and Toddler and Pre-school Programs is included, along with suggestions for interventions.
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