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

by Fraiser; Robert

• ISBN13: 9780849333156
• ISBN10: 0849333156
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1999-09-29
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

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: 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. Catalog Copy

Table of Contents

Application of the neuropsychological evaluation in vocational planning after brain injury	1	(94)
Jay M. Uomoto
Introduction	1	(1)
Neuropsychology as the study of brain-behavior relationships	2	(5)
Purposes of the neuropsychological evaluation	7	(4)
Traditional psychological vs. neuropsychological evaluations	11	(4)
Physiology	15	(14)
Functional areas of cognition in neuropsychological assessment	29	(8)
Limitations of neuropsychological assessment in vocational planning	37	(2)
Utilizing a neuropsychologist in vocational planning	39	(6)
Questions to ask a neuropsychologist: suggested approaches	45	(4)
Examples of neuropsychological reports	49	(19)
References	68	(2)
Further reading	70	(7)
Common neuropsychological tests by general cognitive skill area	77	(4)
Glossary of common terms in neuropsychology	81	(14)
Counseling interactions for clients with traumatic brain injury	95	(34)
Keith D. Cicerone
Robert T. Fraser
Introduction	95	(1)
Psychological disturbances after traumatic brain injury	96	(1)
Neuropsychologically mediated and organic problems	97	(2)
Emotional reactions to injury	99	(1)
Pre-injury personality characteristics	100	(1)
Psychological assessment	100	(2)
Counseling interactions and the therapeutic relationship	102	(15)
Specific interventions for cognitive and behavioral problems related to vocational rehabilitation procedures and outcomes	117	(8)
Conclusions	125	(1)
References	125	(4)
Use of assistive technology in vocational rehabilitation of persons with traumatic brain injury	129	(34)
C. Gerald Warren
Introduction: A brief history and definition of assistive technology	129	(2)
Why use assistive technology to help persons with TBI?	131	(1)
Secondary effects of applying assistive technology	132	(1)
Impaired functions that limit vocational outcome	133	(3)
Behavioral concerns in the workplace	136	(2)
Maximizing the clients' residual knowledge and skills	138	(3)
An emphasis on computer technology and electronics to augment function	141	(1)
Use of computer technology	142	(1)
Augmenting academic and vocational activities	143	(9)
Adapting work environments	152	(6)
Guidelines for the use of assistive technology	158	(2)
References	160	(1)
An introduction to vocational evaluation and placement approaches	161	(2)
Robert T. Fraser
The basis of the placement approach: vocation evaluation	163	(14)
Robert T. Fraser
Basic Considerations	163	(2)
Hierarchical steps in the vocational evaluation process	165	(5)
Summary	170	(1)
References	170	(2)
U.S. Department of Labor Fair Labor Standards Act	172	(2)
Basic vocational evaluation framework	174	(3)
The affirmative industry variation of supported employment	177	(8)
Brian T. McMahon
The affirmative industry as supported employment	177	(2)
Specifics of affirmative industry program development	179	(2)
Program benefits	181	(1)
Administration barriers to afirmative industry implementation	181	(2)
Caveats for affirmative industry in the post-ADA era	183	(1)
References	184	(1)
Choice of a placement model	185	(16)
Robert T. Fraser
Rita Curl
Introduction	185	(2)
Models	187	(1)
Forms of employment support	188	(3)
A perspective on co-worker and employer training programs	191	(4)
Benefits to the co-worker as trainer model in providing natural support	195	(1)
Findings from a co-worker as trainer project in TBI vocational rehabilitation	196	(2)
Summary	198	(1)
References	198	(3)
Supported employment for persons with traumatic brain injury: a guide for implementation	201	(40)
Paul Wehman
John Bricout
Pam Targett
Introduction	201	(1)
Initiating and maintaining a supported employment program: description of supported employment	202	(2)
Description of supported employment models	204	(3)
Employment specialists: training and recruitment	207	(1)
The role of the employment specialist in helping persons with traumatic brain injuries return to work	208	(4)
Job-site training and support services	212	(3)
Customized job retention services	215	(4)
Compensatory strategies and other accommodations	219	(6)
Using systematic training strategies on a job site: a case study	225	(1)
Using positive strategies to manage challenging behavior	225	(5)
The most frequently asked questions and answers about individual supported-employment programming	230	(3)
Planning extended services	233	(6)
References	239	(2)
Index	241