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Special Education Transition Services for Students with Traumatic Brain Injuries

Special Education Transition Services for Students with Disabilities

ISBN: 978-1-83867-978-1, eISBN: 978-1-83867-977-4

Publication date: 26 November 2019

Abstract

Transition planning is an important part of special education. It is a process that helps to individualize instructions and assists students in maximizing their fullest potential. Transition planning for students with traumatic brain injury (TBI) should mirror the regular transition process. The purpose of this chapter is to (1) describe causes, symptoms, and challenges following TBI, (2) examine the broader array of issues and challenges that impact transition planning, (3) overview educational considerations, (4) provide overview model of transition, and (5) review evidence-based practices in transition.

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Obi, S., Obiakor, F.E., Obi, S.L. and Myrie, D. (2019), "Special Education Transition Services for Students with Traumatic Brain Injuries", Special Education Transition Services for Students with Disabilities (Advances in Special Education, Vol. 35), Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 137-148. https://doi.org/10.1108/S0270-401320190000035016

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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