Foreword

Leonard L. LaPointe

Preface

About the Authors

Prologue

PART I Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury: Understanding the Problem and Developing a Philosophy of Treatment

Scope of the Problem

Two A Philosophy for Treatment

Working With Others

PART II Assessment of Cognitive-Communicative Strengths and Needs: A Problem-Solving Approach

Transition Issues and Quality of Life Outcomes

Understanding Individual Cognitive-Communicative Capabilities

Scanning and Analyzing the Environment and People in the Environment

PART III Treatment of Cognitive-Communicative Strengths and Needs: An Interactive Approach

Making Communication Work for the Child/Adolescent

Modifying the Communication Environment

Educational Issues: Planning for School Participation

PART IV Application of a Proactive Approach to Treatment of a Child With TBI

Applying Proactive Planning and Intervention

Epilogue: Down the Yellow Brick Road

Appendix A Professional Training and Development: Targeting Necessary Competencies

Appendix B Test Resources

Appendix C References for Resource Materials

Appendix D Cognitive-Communication Areas: General Behaviors, Social Behaviors, Expressive Language, Receptive Language, and Written Language

Appendix E Language Demands of the Curriculum: Implications for Students With Traumatic Brain Injury

Appendix F Sample Individualized Education and Individualized Transition Planning Forms

Index