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1 Brain Injuries and Pilot Club Programs
Eileen Swanberg President, Pilot Club of Greater Long Island Pilot Club of Patchogue Past Governor Northeast Potomac District,

2 Acquired Vs Traumatic Brain Injuries
Stroke Falls Aneurysm Motor Vehicle Accidents Tumor Sports Injuries Lack of Oxygen to the Brain Assaults

3 PREVALENCE OF BRAIN INJURIES

4 SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS Loss or Decreased Level of Consciousness, Confusion, Disorientation Unequal Dilation of the Pupils, Double Vision, Sensory Problems Convulsions, Seizures Nausea, Vomiting Lightheadedness, Dizziness, Vertigo, Loss of Balance or Coordination Sensitivity to Light, Sound Fatigue, Drowsiness, Lack of Motivation, Changes in Sleep Patterns Mood Swings, Agitation, Unusual Behaviors

5 SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS IN CHILDREN
Changes in Eating Habits Persistent Irritability Changes in Play Lack of Interest in Favorite Toys, Activities

6 PTSD AND BRAIN INJURIES

7 THERAPUETIC TREATMENTS FOR PEOPLE WITH TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES AND PTSD
Speech Therapy Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Eye Movement Rapid Desensitization (EMDR) Therapy

8 PROGRAMS TO HELP PEOPLE IN RECOVERY FROM BRAIN INJURIES AND PTSD
Social Security State and Local Brain Injury Organizations State Vocational Rehabilitation

9 PILOT CLUB PROGRAMS BrainMindersTM Bike Rodeos Brain Awareness Week
Safe Kids Worldwide Initiatives

10 QUESTIONS

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