Citation

Farmer JE, Clippard DS, Luehr-Wiemann Y, Wright E, Owings S. J. Learn. Disabil. (Thousand Oaks) 1996; 29(5): 532-548.

Affiliation

Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine, USA. janet_farmer@pmr.missouri.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 1996, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8870523

Abstract

Children with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) require a comprehensive, multidisciplinary evaluation during rehabilitation to promote recovery and to facilitate a smooth transition to home and school. This article summarizes the common consequences of TBI and reviews a process-oriented approach to assessing children with moderate to severe TBI during rehabilitation. An emphasis is placed on early and regular communication among rehabilitation specialists, family members, and educators. Such collaboration permits clear identification of functional abilities and increases the child's potential for a positive long-term outcome.

Language: en