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Traumatic Brain Injury
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Special Education
Brain Injury

Dr. Leslie Morrison, OT
TBI Team Lead
720-554-4051 or 720-747-2234
  • Suzie Johnston, Elementary Special Education and Mental Health Director
    720-554-4340
An acquired brain injury is an injury to the brain that has occurred since birth. It can be caused by external physical force or by an internal occurrence. ABI, as it is known, refers to both traumatic brain injuries such as open or closed head injuries and non-traumatic brain injuries. The non-traumatic brain injuries would include: strokes, infectious diseases, tumors, anoxic injuries (hanging, near drowing, etc.), metabolic disorders (insulin shock, etc.), and toxic products taken into the body in inhalation, injection, and ingestion.

REFERRAL

THE REFERRAL PROCESS
Any student from 3 to 21 years of age with a documented traumatic brain injury is eligible for referral to the Brain Injury Team.
Referral forms can be obtained from and returned to Dr. Leslie Morrison, 720-747-2234 or lmorrison8@cherrycreekschools.org.
The team meets monthly to review completed referral forms and will consult with the home school.

TEAM

The TBI Team was formed as a support to students, staff and parents. The team can provide consultation and information to building teams who service TBI students.
The TBI Team consists of professionals in the following school-based disciplines:
  • Special Education Teacher
  • Registered Nurse
  • Speech/Language Specialist
  • Vision Service Provider
  • School Psychologist
  • Physical Therapist
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Student Achievement Services Liaisons
RESOURCES
Brain Injury Association of Colorado
www.biacolorado.org
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