Citation

Kasamatsu TM, Valovich McLeod TC, Register-Mihalik JK, Welch Bacon CE. Teach. Teach. Educ. 2017; 68: 181-189.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.tate.2017.09.005

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Teachers play an important role in supporting students' return to school after concussion. This online cross sectional survey examined teachers' beliefs and practices regarding concussion and academic support strategies, or academic adjustments (AA). Most teachers (99.1%) agreed-to-strongly agreed concussions affect school performance, and many (71.6%) have worked with a student who received AA after concussion. Teachers who participated in concussion education and observed a decline in a student's academic performance after concussion were more familiar with and recommended AA more often. Professional development is recommended to provide teachers with practical and timely resources to enhance support for students after concussion.

Language: en

Keywords

Academic accommodations; Adolescents; Head injuries