by Bonnie Landau | Aug 11, 2017 | Accommodations, Advocacy, Back to School, Blog, TBI
I created this presentation to share with school counselors about how to help kids transition back to school after a brain injury. I’m not just referring to a severely traumatic brain injury, but any child who has had an insult to their brain. This could include...
by Bonnie Landau | Apr 14, 2017 | 504, IEP, TBI
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can turn a child’s world upside down. Not only because of the unexpected accident, but because the healing process is really slow and unpredictable. It is common for children to need extra supports in school, even if they never...
by Bonnie Landau | Apr 4, 2017 | TBI
This long-term consequences of concussions are finally getting notice from sports programs around the globe. Acknowledging that they can create life-long issues has only come about as NFL players have spoken out about their challenges. Schools are starting to pay...
by Bonnie Landau | Mar 27, 2017 | Ask Bonnie, Neuroplasticity, TBI
After 15 months of neurofeedback I asked my son what was the best thing he got out of it. “I don’t have to move my body if I don’t want to,” was his reply. Before neurofeedback he couldn’t sit still for even 10 seconds. He was in constant...
by Bonnie Landau | Jul 13, 2015 | Auditory Processing, Blog, TBI
This is incredible! I just read this article in The Hearing Journal that states this statistic: 55% of patients with acquired traumatic brain injury have central auditory processing disorder. The article is written from the perspective of testing the auditory system...
by Bonnie Landau | Aug 15, 2011 | Blog, Neuroplasticity, TBI
“Mommy, I smell smoke,” Michael said. “Smoke?” I questioned. “Yes, really stinky smoke,” he replied. Then I noticed the tar vat in the lane next to us. Indeed he smelled some of the ickiest smoke possible — melted tar. And then I got really excited. He was smelling...
by Bonnie Landau | Jul 20, 2011 | Blog, Neuroplasticity, TBI
Most parents get excited when their child builds a complex K’nex kit or figure out a super hard math problem, but today I am thrilled to share that my son stood as still as a statue! Before neurofeedback standing still was not an option for Michael. No matter how hard...
by Bonnie Landau | Jun 17, 2011 | Blog, Neuroplasticity, TBI
I always hold my breath when an assessment is complete, and when our son had his QEEG brain map I approached the results anxiously. Having been through dozens of these, I still can never get used to hearing what is “wrong” with my son. And so I find I have to focus on...
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