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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Citation
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
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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