Academic tips for students with TBI

• Provide a hard copy of your course syllabus on the first day of class
• Provide copies of instructor notes or PowerPoint presentations
• Make your expectations clear.  Say, "I expect you to..."
• Give directions one step at a time and provide them in writing
• Give written reminders of assignments and test dates
• Give examples to go with new ideas and concepts
• Inform student in advance of any changes, give details
• Give many opportunities to practice and demonstrate skill mastery
• Understand the student’s level of fatigue

More academic tips

• Reduce visual and auditory distractions
• Recommend a reduced course load
• Recommend online courses, incompletes or hybrid classes when absences are excessive
• Be firm and clear with absence policy and give frequent reminders
• Suggest dropping a class or two if academic load is too heavy
• Suggest recording meetings outside of class to improve memory retention
• Preferential seating can make these students more comfortable
• Be tolerant of frequent visits, questions, and concerns

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