Blog Posts

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A Journey Through Concussions

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Lilly Nowatzke
Lilly Nowatzke
Student Athlete

As a college soccer player who has journeyed through club soccer and Olympic development programs, my path has been shaped by both successes and challenges, including navigating through concussions.

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Policy Development: From Inspiration to Law

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Dave Kracke
Brain Injury Policy Coordinator

To be a serious contender for a public policy, an idea has to be able to scale up from an idea to a law.

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TBI and Autism Spectrum Disorder: The Need for Research

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TBI has been linked to developmental delays, more research is needed on the link between TBI and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). As someone who works with children with developmental delays this topic is close to my heart and should be explored as it can lead to a lifetime of difficulties.

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Supporting Students: A National Commitment

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Dave Kracke
Brain Injury Policy Coordinator

As a society, we prioritize helping our children above almost everything else. We feel a responsibility to our kids that requires us, as adults, to make sure we do what’s right for them, what will help ensure that they grow up healthy, well-educated, compassionate, and tolerant.

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Personal Experience: Returning to School Following a Concussion

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The school had warned us about concussions, but it was one of those things you never thought would happen to you…until it did.

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Return to School Following a Concussion: Educator Resources

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Dave Kracke
Brain Injury Policy Coordinator

Information is power. The more we know, the better prepared we are to make the world a better place. 

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Concussion: A Student-Athlete's Perspective

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Lexie Likins
Lexie Likins
Master’s Student in Applied Behavior Analysis

As a student athlete in the sport of lacrosse, I have experienced the challenges and accommodations associated with having a brain injury in both sports and academics.

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Inspiring Future Leaders: Student Researchers Share Their Journey into Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Studies

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Megan Kunze
Principal Investigator

Discover the personal motivations and academic journeys of student researchers at the University of Oregon as they delve into Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) studies, driven by curiosity and personal experiences. This series will highlight their unique stories and contributions to the TBI-SOS 4 Kids project.

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Unmasking the Invisible: Recognizing and Understanding the Multifaceted Impact of Brain Injuries

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Dave Kracke
Brain Injury Policy Coordinator

Brain injuries are not invisible if you understand what you're seeing.

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School administrators: Key players in concussion management

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Ann Glang
Ann Glang
Research Professor and former Director of CBIRT

Given that most children return to school soon after a brain injury, it’s important that school staff are prepared to support learning for students who have experienced concussion. School administrators play a particularly critical role in creation and oversight of systems of support for students with brain injury.

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