Factors that Influence Transitions

• Current skill set combined with impairments the student has resulting from the TBI.
• Demands and expectations of specific situations.
• Level of understanding and responsiveness to the student’s behavior.
• Quality of treatment services provided to student and family prior to the transition and the expectation of service after the transition.
• Readiness, preparation and motivation by the student and family.
• Length of time since the injury.
• Extent to which the student and family have to make or influence decisions made around transitions.

Adapted from:

Blosser, J.L., De Pompei, R. (2003). Pediatric Traumatic Brian Injury: Proactive intervention, 2nd edition. Delmar: Clifton Park NY.