Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation: Practical Vocational, Neuropsychological, and Psychotherapy Interventions / Edition 1

by Robert Fraiser

Overview

Addressing the critical issues in community re-entry in a very practical manner, this book is suitable for all members of a community re-entry or brain-injury rehabilitation team.
Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation: Practical Vocational, Neuropsychological, and Psychotherapy Interventions provides innovative guidelines for allied health members of the traumatic brain injury rehabilitation team with information to help achieve more successful vocational and psychosocial outcomes.
The book provides a very clear overview of critical components of neuropsychological information and the use of this information in vocational planning; examples of functional areas of cognition and neuropsychological assessment; the linkages between cognitive and behavioral impairments; the different categories of assistive technology; psychotherapy and behavioral interventions as well as successful vocational interventions; and, models of work access, including methods of supported employment, the development of a tailored job coaching program, and the specifics of utilizing natural supports.
This book is useful to anyone involved in neurorehabilitation, vocational rehabilitation, rehab psychology, neuropsychology, and students in counseling programs or studying medical aspects of disability.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780849333156
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/29/1999
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	264
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Application of the Neuropsychological Evaluation in Vocational Planning After Brain Injury. Counseling Interactions for Clients with Traumatic Brain Injury. Use of Assistive Technology in Vocational Rehabilitation of Persons With Traumatic Brain Injury. The Basis of the Placement Approach: Vocational Evaluation. The Affirmative Industry Variation of Supported Employment. Choice of a Placement Model. Supported Employment for Persons with Traumatic Brain Injury: A Guide for Implementation. Index

Editorial Reviews

"'Not just another vocational rehabilitation book,' is the promise-and the fulfillment! This text was designed to be a resource with practical applications in daily service delivery. Readers benefit from the practical expertise of contributing authors from medical centers throughout the country, such as Keith Cicerone, Rita Curl, C.G. Warren, Paul Wehman, Brian McMahon, and Jay Uomoto, all well known in the field of vocational rehabilitation of persons with traumatic brain injury."
- Brain Injury Update, Volume 15, January 2000


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