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The Center on Brain Injury Research and Training

TBI Educational Team

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The TBI Team is funded through a grant from the Oregon Department of Education. The Team provides statewide consultative and resource services for traumatic brain injury. These services are available to assist the Regional Programs in meeting the needs of students with traumatic brain injury. 

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The Team works closely with the Regional Programs for Low Incidence Disabilities.
The Team is a multidisciplinary group of educators trained in pediatric TBI.Educator

What We Do

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Advocacy

In 2018, Oregon was one of 10 states awarded a TBI State Partnership Mentor Grant —a cooperative agreement under the Administration for Community Living’s (ACL) Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) State Partnership Program. This program is funded...
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Family Support

A brain injury can alter life forever, for the person who sustains the injury as well as those in a relationship with that person.  The more you know about brain injury the more confident you will be in your ability to cope with these...
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Research Matters

We provide brief reviews of research literature relevant to educating students with concussions and other brain injuries. These research briefs provide summaries of newly released studies highlighting the key point for easy access....
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Recorded Webinars

Access recorded versions of CBIRT’s webinars featuring experts in the field of brain injury including: Gerard Gioia, PhD, Michael Koester, MD, Audrey McKinlay, PhD, David Kracke, JD, Jim Chesnutt, MD, Ryann Watson-Stites, PhD,...
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Participate in Research

Are you interested in participating in a research study? CBIRT researchers are looking for participants to help answer important questions impacting the lives of individuals with TBI and their families. Check back here for open...
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Latest News

Ann Glang
Jun, 10, 2020
Ann Glang was one of five UO faculty members to receive an award for outstanding research. Ann was h...
Ann Glang and Deanne Unruh
Nov, 26, 2019
CBIRT faculty, including Ann Glang and Laurie Powell, are working with Deanne Unruh from the Un...
Christina Karns
Nov, 26, 2019
Christina Karns and colleagues Kevin Nute and Nicole Swann received an Incubating Interdis...

At a Glance

Mission

CBIRT was established at the UO in 2013 as a center whose primary mission is research and training in evidence-based supports for individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Research

CBIRT’s research in childhood brain injury has included studies examining school-delivered academic and social support interventions and validated practices from the field of special education that are applicable for students with TBI.

Training

A major focus of CBIRT’s work has been in professional development for educators who work with students with TBI. Lack of awareness contributes to many of the challenges of serving students with TBI.

Reach

CBIRT is viewed nationally and internationally as a respected source for information, resources, and evidence-based practices on brain injury for researchers, educators, families, and individuals with TBI.

Events

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May 2020

Max's Law Implementation Report | Jim Chesnutt, MD & Sam Johnson, PhD, ATC, CSCS

Learning objectives 1.Understand the mandates of Max’s Law and its implications for practice. 2.Review the study evaluating Max’s Law implementation in Oregon. 3.Understand the barriers and facilitators to successful implementation of Max’s law and return to school best practices. Participants...

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April 2020

CDC's Report to Congress on the Management of TBI in Children: Opportunities for Action | Ann Glang, PhD and Juliet Haarbauer-Krupa, PhD, FACRM

Learning objectives 1. Understand the medical management of TBI in children 2. Understand educational and community management of TBI in children 3. Learn about the gaps in care across the continuum of healthcare and schools and recommendations for the achievement of optimal management in childre...

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March 2020

The Role of the SLP in Multidisciplinary Concussion Management

Jim Wright is a doctoral student and clinical supervisor for speech pathology graduate student clinicians at the HEDCO clinic within the College of Education at the University of Oregon. Jim’s research interest is multidisciplinary concussion management. Learning Objectives 1) Identify the req...

Testimonials

“ Thank you again – these are great resources Educator Colorado
“ Very valuable training and a worthwhile day! MN Educator
“ I received the information in the mail today, thank you! I thought I'd done a pretty exhaustive search for literature on this topic but you uncovered some interesting articles I... Medical Personnel