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Brain injuries are not invisible if you understand what you're seeing.

Given that most children return to school soon after a brain injury, it’s important that school staff are prepared to support learning for students who have experienced concussion. School administrators play a particularly critical role in creation and oversight of systems of support for students with brain injury.

The eligibility category in special education isn't just a bureaucratic label; it's a critical determinant of the services and support a student receives both now and in the future. While the evaluation process might seem daunting, its outcomes can significantly impact the trajectory of a student's educational journey and beyond. By ensuring accurate classification, we can better meet the needs of every student.

Why ITAP Matters: Ensuring students with concussions receive essential support upon returning to school is crucial for their long-term success. Texas has the opportunity to lead the nation in creating effective Return to School policies.

Great brain injury policy must be based on great science, so what else does science tell us about accommodation for students recovering from concussions?

The transition from the hospital back to school after a brain injury is a pivotal moment that can greatly impact a student’s academic and emotional well-being.

CBIRT’s work in the area of accommodation for students recovering from concussions is recognized as being on the cutting edge of educational evolution. Dylan Keusch’s work at Cornell is a testament to that.

If you’ve seen one brain injury…you’ve seen one brain injury. Since each brain injury is different, accommodation for brain injuries must be varied and flexible. 

If we accommodate some, but not all, of a student’s needs when they’re recovering from a concussion, we disrespect that student.  A student’s school life is more than just classes, and a brain injury touches all of it.

Academic accommodation is one thing, but protecting a student recovering from a concussion from bullies who want to injure the student even more, is equally important. For accommodation to be successful, they must be holistic addressing all aspects of a student’s school life.