ModuleDraftEmergency
Persona: teachers/school staff — supporting a student after pediatric stroke (basics)
School-focused module: common post-stroke challenges, classroom accommodations, fatigue/cognitive supports, communication supports, and emergency response if new symptoms occur.
CaregiverCaregiverIntro12 minPlain (6–8)
Educational only
Educational only — coordinate accommodations with family, clinicians, and school disability services.
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If a student shows sudden stroke-like symptoms (new facial droop, arm weakness, speech trouble, collapse, severe headache): call local emergency services immediately and notify caregivers per school protocol.
Key takeaways
- Identify common post-stroke classroom challenges
- Apply 5 practical accommodations
- Recognize fatigue and cognitive overload signs
- Know emergency steps for new neurologic symptoms
What may change after stroke
- Fatigue
- Attention/memory
- Speech/language
- Motor skills
- Mood
Accommodations
- Extra time
- Reduced workload
- Movement breaks
- Preferential seating
- Assistive tech
Communication supports
- Simple instructions
- Visual cues
- Check understanding
Emergency response
- New sudden weakness/speech trouble
- Seizure
- Call emergency services per local protocol
Practice check
What you’ll practice
These questions are untimed. After you answer all of them, you’ll see your score and a clear next lesson or reference step.
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