Classroom Challenges
A lot of activity goes on in a typical ABE classroom. Students are at different skill levels. ABE teachers are adept at adjusting their approach and expectations dependent upon the topic, the student, the language, etc. A student living with brain injury may present the following challenges:
- Variable attention and concentration
- Anxiety
- Need for repetition; a slower pace
- Expressions of frustration
- Difficulty communicating
- Disorganization
- Poor attendance and follow-through
- Poor hearing or vision
- Lack of energy
- Inappropriate comments, actions with others
- Lack of awareness of limitations
- Poor social skills
For more information, see Classroom Challenges in Physical Disabilities Section. See Indentification and Diagnosis Section in Brain Injury for Common Difficulties following Brain Injury.