Citation

Wehman PH, Targett PS, Avellone LE. Phys. Med. Rehabil. Clin. N. Am. 2017; 28(2): 351-362.

Affiliation

VCU-RRTC, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1314 West Main Street, Box 842011, Richmond, VA 23284-2011, USA. Electronic address: leavellone@vcu.edu.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.pmr.2016.12.010

PMID

28390518

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.

Copyright © 2017 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Language: en

Keywords

Employment; Rehabilitation; Special education; Traumatic brain injury