Abstract: When youth with brain injury enter the education system, educators, health care providers and family members are challenged to design and provide school programs that will help these youngsters achieve their greatest potential. Several global issues emerged from the presentations on pediatric educational needs and they form the framework of this article. The key themes presented include: uniformity of data collection regarding injury and outcome, specificity of collaborative approaches, sensitivity to developmental issues and creativity in program design. This article offers specific examples of effective programming and concrete recommendations for implementation. More importantly, it offers hope for the future.
Keywords: Pediatric acquired brain injury, Special education, Educational programming for youth with TBI, Global perspective of educational needs
