Using guided credible history interviews to establish special education eligibility for students with traumatic brain injury.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Oregon in 2019, only 261 students were eligible for special education under the traumatic brain injury (TBI) category. Many students with TBIs are not treated by a medical provider, so the requirement for a medical statement could prevent eligible youth from receiving special education services.

Objective

This study investigated barriers to using a medical statement to establish special education eligibility for TBI, support for using a guided credible history interview (GCHI), and training needs around GCHI.

Results

Among participants, 84% reported difficulty obtaining a medical statement for TBI eligibility determination, and 87% favored the GCHI as an alternative, though they reported a need for training in TBI and GCHI.

Conclusion

The results

SUBMITTER: McCart M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10549723 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature