A student with epilepsy and learning disabilities occasionally experiences physical symptoms before seizures. Which approach is most important for the teacher to take to support safety and self-advocacy?

• A. Rely on immediate, intensive medication adjustments by the school physician
• B. Work with the student to develop pre-emptive strategies to protect herself when symptoms begin
• C. Require the student to stay seated during periods of symptoms to prevent injury
• D. Ignore early symptoms and wait for a full seizure to occur before taking action

Answer: (B)