Affiliations: Acquired/Traumatic Brain Injury Education Service, 326
Via San Sebastian, Redondo Beach, CA 90277, USA. Tel.: +1 310 465 0201; Fax:
+1 310 378 2565; E-mail: Shargrand@aol.com
Abstract: With an increase in the number of pediatric patients surviving the
diagnosis and treatment of brain tumors, many children are returning to school
with an alteration in their physical, cognitive, and social-emotional
functioning and thus requiring school intervention or services. Physicians and
clinicians in hospital and rehabilitation settings serving this population can
play a key role in communicating the medical and functional needs these
children present as a result of diagnosis and treatment as they transition to
an educational setting. Medical and allied health personnel can best support
successful school transition when they are aware of the information schools
require in order to open the door for students to easily access the
interventions, supports, and services available through 504 Accommodation Plans
and special education supports and services under the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act. Clear communication between medical and school
personnel is vital in improving educational, social, and vocational outcomes
for students with brain tumors. A streamlined approach to accomplish this task
is offered for consideration.
Keywords: Pediatric, brain tumors, CNS tumors, clinician, physician, allied health personnel, education, school reintegration, intervention, traumatic brain injury, IDEA: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, IEP: Individual Education Plan, 504 Accommodation Plan
