Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation: Children and Adolescents

Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation: Children and Adolescents
ISBN-10
0750699728
ISBN-13
9780750699723
Category
Medical / Audiology & Speech Pathology
Pages
479
Language
English
Published
1998
Publisher
Butterworth-Heinemann
Author
Mark Ylvisaker

Description

Dr. Ylvisaker, a well-respected leader in the study and practice of rehabilitation, has completely rewritten this second edition of his best-selling Head Injury Rehabilitation: Children and Adolescents. Drawing upon the extensive, multidisciplinary experiences of expert contributors, Dr. Ylvisaker has produced this outstanding, comprehensive framework for the rehabilitation of children and adolescents with brain injury acquired after birth. Focusing on both intermediate and long-term issues, this
successful and comprehensive work is supported by current theory, current research, and vast clinical experience.

* Comprehensive: covers all aspects of rehabilitation for all rehabilitation professionals-- Medical, physical, cognitive, behavioral, psychosocial, educational, and vocational issues are covered through all developmental stages
* Integrated: emphasizes collaborative efforts across disciplines, areas of functioning, and settings (e.g. hospital, home, school)
* New: includes all-new chapters on pharmacology, rehabilitative technology, preschoolers, and school reentry

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