ACUTE ILLNESS   Acute illness is by definition a self-limiting disease which is mostly characterized by the symptoms having a rapid onset. These symptoms are fairly â¦ intense and resolve in a short period of time as either cure or death in the patient.
Definition. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a nondegenerative, noncongenital insult to the brain from an external mechanical force, possibly leading to permanent or temporary impairment of cognitive, physical, and psychosocial functions, with an associated diminished or altered state of consciousness.
Special Education & Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) A summary of State definitions and guidance for educating students with TBI -related disabilities . This document provides a State by State look at how TBI is defined by law or otherwise determine d for special education and related services. Susan L. Vaughn, MEd Director of Public Policy