摘要:This article goes beyond the typical guidance on how to address the educational needs of students with traumatic brain injury (TBI). A survivor of TBI and his parent advocate describe real-life encounters in the education arena and offer ways to respond to the problems depicted in the situations. Their candor enhances educator awareness of the users’ perspective. Ten topical incidents are provided, each followed by a summary of the lesson learned from the incident. Some of the issues and responses are controversial. All increase awareness of the realities faced by survivors of TBI and should spark discussions of alternative approaches for addressing the needs of students with TBI. Topics range from structuring a purposeful classroom environment to stimulating student creativity.