title: Educational and Vocational Issues in Traumatic Brain Injury.
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.
authors.affiliation: Division of Rehabilitation Research, Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1314 West Main Street, Box 842011, Richmond, VA 23284-2011, USA.
authors.forename: Paul Howard
authors.initials: PH
authors.lastname: Wehman
authors.affiliation: VCU-RRTC, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1314 West Main Street, Box 842011, Richmond, VA 23284-2011, USA.
authors.forename: Pamela Sherron
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Targett
authors.affiliation: VCU-RRTC, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1314 West Main Street, Box 842011, Richmond, VA 23284-2011, USA. Electronic address: leavellone@vcu.edu.
authors.forename: Lauren Elizabeth
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Avellone
mesh_terms: D001930:Brain Injuries; D000070642:Brain Injuries, Traumatic / Q000150:complications* / Q000523:psychology*; D004651:Employment; D006801:Humans; D012050:Rehabilitation, Vocational
keywords: Employment; Rehabilitation; Special education; Traumatic brain injury