Classroom Interventions for Students with Traumatic Brain Injuries Julie M. Bowen, Preventing School Failure Page 6 of 6

7. Meeting with the middle school team: Prior to his transition to middle school in the 7th grade, the school team, parents, and Josh met with the middle school team to discuss concerns and review the plan.

Summary

Returning to school following a brain injury presents a number of new challenges for children with TBI, as well as for those who work with them. Although some children with brain injury experience persistent cognitive and behavioral changes, when provided appropriate resources and strategies, all students can reach maximum potential. Teachers and educators play a key role in helping students with TBI succeed in their adjustment and reintegration into the school environment. To develop programs that will facilitate a successful school reentry, educators must work together to develop a comprehensive plan based on each child’s individual strengths and weaknesses. With careful planning, making needed adaptations to the learning environment, and using effective instructional aids and strategies to help children acquire new skills, most children can fortunately overcome many of these challenges and can experience success in their academic and social endeavors.

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