| Description |
1 online resource (244 pages) |
| Contents |
Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- Chapter one Application of the neuropsychological evaluation in vocational planning after brain injury -- Introduction -- Neuropsychology as the study of brain-behavior relationships -- Purposes of the neuropsychological evaluation -- Traditional psychological vs. neuropsychological evaluations -- Physiology -- Functional areas of cognition in neuropsychological assessment -- Limitations of neuropsychological assessment in vocational planning |
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Utilizing a neuropsychologist in vocational planningQuestions to ask a neuropsychologist: suggested approaches -- Examples of neuropsychological reports -- References -- Appendix A: Further reading -- Appendix B: Common neuropsy cho logical tests by general cognitive skill area -- Appendix C: Glossary of common terms in neuropsy cho logy -- Chapter two Counseling interactions for clients with traumatic brain injury -- Introduction -- Psychological disturbances after traumatic brain injury -- Neuropsychological̂ mediated and organic problems |
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Emotional reactions to injuryPre-injury personality characteristics -- Psychological assessment -- Counseling interactions and the therapeutic relationship -- Specific interventions for cognitive and behavioral problems related to vocational rehabilitation procedures and outcomes -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter three Use of assistive technology in vocationaJ rehabilitation of persons with traumatic brain injury -- Introduction: A brief history and definition of assistive technology -- Why use assistive technology to help persons with TBI? |
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Secondary effects of applying assistive technologyImpaired functions that limit vocational outcome -- Behavioral concerns in the workplace -- Maximizing the clientsâ#x80;#x99; residual knowledge and skills -- An emphasis on computer technology and electronics to augment function -- Use of computer technology -- Augmenting academic and vocational activities -- Adapting work environments -- Guidelines for the use of assistive technology -- References -- An introduction to vocational evaluation and placement approaches |
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Chapter four The basis of the placement approach: vocation evaluationBasic Considerations -- Hierarchical steps in the vocational evaluation process -- Summary -- References -- Appendix A: U.S. Department of Labor Fair Labor Standards Act -- Appendix B: Basic vocational evaluation framework -- Chapter five The affirmative industry variation of supported employment -- The affirmative industry as supported employment -- Specifics of affirmative industry program development -- Program benefits -- Administration barriers to affirmative industry implementation |
| Notes |
""Caveats for affirmative industry in the post-ADA era"" |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Brain injuries -- psychology
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Clemmons, David C
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| ISBN |
9781351406901 |
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1351406906 |
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