Student support and reasonable adjustments
Student support
Student supports may include:
- development of an Individual Education Plan
- establishment of a student support group
- engagement of specialist services such as neuropsychologists, psychologists, occupational therapists or speech pathologists.
Reasonable adjustments
Schools are required to make reasonable adjustments in the classroom and in relation to the student’s seizure activity or schedule that may require attendance at medical appointments.
Reasonable adjustments may include:
- teaching and instruction strategies related to identified cognitive, memory and language needs
- adjustment of assessment tasks related to time or reasonable expectations in group work
- adjustments related to increased reading time, breaks or identified trigger considerations.
Epilepsy Foundation has planning guidance and for schools, parents and carers as part of their Epilepsy Smart School .
Information on student supports including the development of an IEP, establishment of a student support group, and reasonable adjustments.
Reviewed 23 January 2026