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Overview
"Brain Injury and Returning to Employment provides a clear overview of the cognitive and psychological difficulties associated with acquired brain injury and discusses how people affected by it can prepare for and remain in employment." "The author offers effective occupational techniques to address impaired memory, attention and executive functions, and difficulties with organisation and planning skills, as well as the speech impairments commonly associated with acquired brain injury. He also examines the environmental, emotional, physical and psychological barriers to work reintegration and offers a range of solutions to these problems, including mentoring relationships with colleagues." This valuable book is essential reading for professionals working with brain-injuried individuals in the fields of psychology, occupational therapy, employment advisory services and human resources.Synopsis
Japp, a UK-based occupational psychologist specializing in clinical neuropsychology, offers a practitioner's perspective on the environmental, emotional, physical, and psychological aspects of work reintegration. He offers techniques for addressing impaired memory, attention and executive functions, organizational and planning skills, and speech impairment. Also covered are the environmental, emotional, physical, and psychological aspects of reintegration. Designed for professionals working with brain-injured individuals. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR