Going back to school after a mild, moderate or severe brain injury can create new challenges for a student's thinking, learning, behavior and communication in the classroom. These tip cards on acquired brain injury give information for educators, parents, and therapists to help children and adolescents learn in school. They discuss
planning for the student's return to school after a brain injury (TBI)
strategies for teaching students with brain injuries
Brain injury information on developmental effects of traumatic and acquired brain injuries in children over time. Discusses brain development, recovery patterns and effects on learning.
Brain injury tip card for schools explains how a neuropsychologist evaluates changes in a student's learning and behavior after a brain injury and shows how to refer a child.
Tip card explains why students and children have difficult transitions when changing teachers, subjects, schools and rooms after brain injury (TBI). Gives tips for teachers and parents on planning for changes in advance, preparing the student, and using compensatory strategies and supports at home and in the classroom.
Explains how Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act applies for a student or child with a brain injury in school and how eligibility is determined. Identifies accommodations for learning and teaching for support and assistance in class. Helpful for students with concussion or mild brain injury needing temporary assistance.
Brain injury information for schools has IEP checklist for physical, behavioral, cognitive, communicative, social, and emotional needs. Gives teaching methods and classroom accommodations.
Brain injury tip card for schools helps educators and teachers communicate with parents. Describes perspectives, needs and priorities of parents after their child has a brain injury.
Brain injury tip card for schools has teaching strategies for students with brain injuries to improve attention, concentration, memory, organization and following directions.
Acquired brain injury Tip Card for schools explains how physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech and language pathologists work with educators and students with brain injuries.