Traumatic Brain Injury in Children: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatments

In This Episode:As children grow and learn, sometimes they get hurt. A bump, a slip, or a tumble on the playground can be common events in a child’s life. However, sometimes these events can result in a more significant injury, such as a traumatic brain injury (TBI). It's important for everyone to know what to do and where to turn for help.So, what is a traumatic brain injury? How do these injuries happen? And what are the symptoms and long-term effects of these injuries? Pediatric neuropsychologist Dr. Kristen Wiik and Statewide School Traumatic Brain Injury Specialist Kelly Bredeken answer these questions and more in this episode of Mom Enough. Tune in to learn what to watch for, how to identify short- and long-term effects, and what treatment is available for traumatic brain injury. This episode is brought to you by Help Me Grow MN. HAVE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW EXPERIENCED A CHILD'S TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY?What were you most surprised by in this episode? How would you respond if you were concerned your child or a child in your care had a traumatic brain injury? What thoughts do you have about how parents can better educate themselves about the risks of TBIs?