HOW DOES TBI AFFECT STUDENTS
RETURNING TO SCHOOL
HOW CAN SCHOOLS SUPPORT STUDENTS WITH TBI
POSSIBLE CLASSROOM OPTIONS
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TBI is defined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act as " An injury to the brain caused by an internal force". (True or False)?
False
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Rehabilitation professionals should communicate with family members and school personnel to help find the most effective ways to help the student return. (TRUE OR FALSE) ?
TRUE
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Schools can start supporting a student that has experienced traumatic brain injury through obtaining the students pre-injury cognitive abilities from current or former teachers, and from the student’s rehabilitation professionals . (TRUE OR FALSE)
TRUE
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How many types of classroom placements are there ?
4
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Name a skill relating to the executive function process (..hint there are 7 skills)
problem solving, organization, recognizing priorities, planning, acting to reach a goal, recognition of attainment, evaluation
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School personnel should be _________ as soon as possible after the injury to plan for the student's return to school. (fill in the blank)
Contacted
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neuropsychologist and other rehabilitation professionals can evaluate the student's current _________ and abilities and recommend possible supports both in and out of the classroom. (FILL IN THE BLANK)
STRENGTHS
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Name one of the classroom options ?
Inclusion class, Resource room, Self-Contained class, Out of District placement
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What are the Behavioral changes that may occur after a person has sustained a TBI?
irritability; inability to deal with unexpected event.
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What Specific law require schools to provide special services for students with disabilities?
Individuals with disabilities education improvement act (IDEA)
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In order to develop appropriate interventions and to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions, what has to happen ?
ongoing observation and assessment of students after their return to school
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In an Inclusion class the student will not be in a regular classroom. (TRUE OR FALSE)
FALSE
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Name at least 1 of the Emotional changes after a person has sustained TBI
unable to deal with minor changes in the environment or daily routine; little or no expressed emotion; depression.
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What is the "IDEA" act?
A law that helps to ensure that students with disabilities receive a free and appropriate education that is designed to meet their unique needs and prepare them for employment and independent living.
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The range of neurologic sequence following TBI is not diverse to prescribe specific intervention strategies that work for all students. (TRUE OR FALSE)
FALSE
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A student placed in a resource room will be provided with a ______ ___________ teacher that works with a small group of students. (fill in the blanks)
special education
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Name 2 Cognitive changes that may occur after a person sustained a TBI?
forgetfulness; difficulty learning new material; word-finding difficulties; problems with organizing materials; easily distracted.
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What does the American with Disabilities Act aim to do ?
It aims to end discrimination against individuals with disabilities throughout society
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Colleagues suggest that students with TBI be identified by __________ need
functional
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Students can become over-stimulated which may lead to difficulty thinking and emotional distress . (TRUE OR FALSE)
TRUE