Educational and Vocational Issues in Traumatic Brain Injury

Paul Howard Wehman; Pamela Sherron Targett; Lauren Elizabeth Avellone

doi:10.1016/j.pmr.2016.12.010

Educational and Vocational Issues in Traumatic Brain Injury

Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2017 May;28(2):351-362. doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2016.12.010.

Authors

Paul Howard Wehman¹, Pamela Sherron Targett², Lauren Elizabeth Avellone³

Affiliations

¹ Division of Rehabilitation Research, Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1314 West Main Street, Box 842011, Richmond, VA 23284-2011, USA.
² VCU-RRTC, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1314 West Main Street, Box 842011, Richmond, VA 23284-2011, USA.
³ VCU-RRTC, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1314 West Main Street, Box 842011, Richmond, VA 23284-2011, USA. Electronic address: leavellone@vcu.edu.

PMID: 28390518
DOI: 10.1016/j.pmr.2016.12.010

Abstract

This article describes some of the current issues related to return to school and employment for individuals with traumatic brain injury. A strong, collaborative partnership between an individual's health care providers and key stake holders is essential to a smooth transition back to school or work. Ways to improve current practices and ensure more timely and appropriate educational and employment services and supports for individuals with traumatic brain injury are described. Some recommendations on areas for future research are also offered.

Keywords: Employment; Rehabilitation; Special education; Traumatic brain injury.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Brain Injuries
Brain Injuries, Traumatic / complications*
Brain Injuries, Traumatic / psychology*
Employment*
Humans
Rehabilitation, Vocational*