Traumatic brain injury rehabilitation : practical vocational, neuropsychological, and psychotherapy interventions / edited by Robert T. Fraser, David C. Clemmons
Ch. 1. Application of the neuropsychological evaluation in vocational planning after brain injury / Jay M. Uomoto. 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. Utilizing a neuropsychologist in vocational planning. Questions to ask a neuropsychologist: suggested approaches. Examples of neuropsychological reports. Common neuropsychological tests by general cognitive skill area -- Glossary of common terms in neuropsychology -- Ch. 2. Counseling interactions for clients with traumatic brain injury / Keith D. Cicerone and Robert T. Fraser. Psychological disturbances after traumatic brain injury. Neuropsychologically mediated and organic problems. Emotional reactions to injury. Pre-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 -- Ch. 3. Use of assistive technology in vocational rehabilitation of persons with traumatic brain injury / C. Gerald Warren -- Introduction: A brief history and definition of assistive technology. Why use assistive technology to help persons with TBI? Secondary effects of applying assistive technology. Impaired functions that limit vocational outcome. Behavioral concerns in the workplace. Maximizing the clients' 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. An introduction to vocational evaluation and placement approaches / Robert T. Fraser -- Ch. 4. The basis of the placement approach: vocation evaluation / Robert T. Fraser. Basic Considerations. Hierarchical steps in the vocational evaluation process. U.S. Department of Labor Fair Labor Standards Act -- Basic vocational evaluation framework -- Ch. 5. The affirmative industry variation of supported employment / Brian T. McMahon. The affirmative industry as supported employment. Specifics of affirmative industry program development. Program benefits. Administration barriers to affirmative industry implementation. Caveats for affirmative industry in the post-ADA era -- Ch. 6. Choice of a placement model / Robert T. Fraser and Rita Curl. Models. Forms of employment support. A perspective on co-worker and employer training programs. Benefits to the co-worker as trainer model in providing natural support. Findings from a co-worker as trainer project in TBI vocational rehabilitation -- Ch. 7. Supported employment for persons with traumatic brain injury: a guide for implementation / Paul Wehman, John Bricout and Pam Targett. Initiating and maintaining a supported employment program: description of supported employment. Description of supported employment models. Employment specialists: training and recruitment. The role of the employment specialist in helping persons with traumatic brain injuries return to work. Job-site training and support services. Customized job retention services. Compensatory strategies and other accommodations. Using systematic training strategies on a job site: a case study. Using positive strategies to manage challenging behavior. The most frequently asked questions and answers about individual supported-employment programming. Planning extended services
