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Parent perceptions of school-based support for students with traumatic brain injuries

2008; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 22; Issue: 9 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1080/02699050802227162

1362-301X

Susan Davies Gfroerer, Shari L. Wade, Michelle Wu,

Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation

Primary objective: To determine whether parents believe schools provided necessary support to their children who sustained traumatic brain injuries.Research design: Interview, to determine parent perceptions.Methods and procedure: Sixty-six primary caregivers of school-age children who experienced a TBI within the previous 2 years were interviewed regarding what types of special support were needed by and provided for their children during the 3 months immediately following school re-entry. They then rated how difficult it was to obtain support or services from the school and how satisfied they were with the support or services.Main outcomes and results: The majority of participants did not perceive the need for school-based services, even when the injury was severe. Almost all students whose parents perceived a need for an adjusted schedule were granted that accommodation, but few students received school-based counselling or behavioural support.Conclusions: Results indicated that participants perceived relatively few school-based supports, particularly given the actual academic, behavioural and social challenges experienced by children who have sustained a TBI. Schools and hospitals must take steps to ensure appropriate post-head injury support services.