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Traumatic brain injury by Peng Haiying (Low Incidence) Activity 3 (What is…

- - - - Prevention
        
        remove tripping hazards
        
        dietary supplementation with omega-A DHA
        
        install window guards and safety gates
        
        use acetylcysteine to reduce the effects of blast induced mild traumatic brain and neurological injury in explosion
        
        install grab bars in bathrooms and handrails on stairways
        
        Use of helmets in sports
        
        Use of seat belts, child safety seats and motorcycle helmets
- - - - Accommodations to improve concentration
        
        Have student sit near teacher in the classroom.
        
        Keep distractions to a minimum.
        
        Use peer note-takers.
        
        Allow student to use a tape recorder.
        
        Provide assignments in writing.
        
        Teach in small groups.
        
        Schedule classes when student’s attention is best.
        
        Focus student’s attention with verbal and nonverbal cues.
        
        Allow student to have frequent breaks.
        
        Methods to Improve Memory
        
        Have student use a daily organizer to aid memory.
        
        Give multiple-choice tests.
        
        Have student use flash cards to help recall information.
        
        Encourage use of highlighters.
        
        Utilize student’s best learning mode – visual or auditory.
        
        Provide repetition of instruction.
        
        Ask student to repeat information to confirm comprehension.
        
        Processing accommodations
        
        Review peer’s notes or taped materials to add missed information.
        
        Allow additional time for in-class assignments.
        
        Reduce amount of homework.
        
        Allow more time for student to respond.
        
        Accommodations and teaching strategies for traumatic brain injury to improve executive function
        
        Have student return homework in a specific place.
        
        Display classroom schedule.
        
        Review daily routines with student.
        
        Encourage student to use daily organizer when giving assignments.
        
        Encourage student to outline assignments.
        
        Break projects into steps.