Documentation of Acquired Brain Injury

Acquired brain injury is defined as damage to the brain that occurs after birth and is not related to a congenital disorder or a degenerative disease. Damage may be caused by a traumatic injury to the head or by a non-traumatic cause such as a tumor, aneurysm, anoxia or infection. Documentation of an ABI must:

• come from a physician (M.D.)
• include date(s) of assessment/evaluation, pertinent tests, prognosis, onset of treatment, duration of care and follow-up
• review medications and their possible effects on academic performance
• discuss the impact of the disability on academic functioning in a post-secondary environment (e.g., mobility on campus, attending lectures, note taking, test taking)
• review past accommodations and how use of those accommodations mediated the impact of the disability (if applicable)
• include a rationale for any academic accommodations presently recommended

Note: Documentation may be accepted from other health care professionals such as psychologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and/or chiropractors, providing that the professional verifies that they have documentation from a medical doctor which provides the information noted above.

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