TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)

What it means

Both a US IDEA special education category and a broader diagnostic term for an acquired brain injury affecting cognitive or behavioural functioning.

Term details

Category: education

Regional use: us, general

Last source check: July 28, 2026

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