Educators and parents concerned with American Indian children's educational and vocational welfare must be aware of the problems resulting from severe head injuries. This article discusses the range of problems to look for following head trauma and offers some common sense safety precautions for head injury prevention. A plan of action is described for teachers and educators of American Indian children who have sustained head injuries.
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