A combat veteran diagnosed with a mild TBI returned to college after discharge from the armed forces. The veteran began tutoring after scoring poorly in three courses. Which strategy can the tutor use to assist the veteran's academic achievement?
a. Decrease extraneous stimuli to improve attention span.
b. Practice deep breathing to increase the brain's oxygen supply.
c. Increase caffeine intake to counteract drowsiness and fatigue.
d. Play background music while studying to improve concentration.
A
TBI produces multiple cognitive problems that are likely to interfere with memory and learning. Many persons with these injuries have difficulty excluding sensory stimuli, which impairs concentration and attention span. Background music would further impair concentration. Caffeine would increase stimulation but not improve cognitive processing. Deep breathing is helpful for producing relaxation for anyone, but it would not support memory and learning.
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