This book presents a comprehensive interdisciplinary team approach to the rehabilitation of acquired brain injury (ABI) survivors. Medical and clinical specialists will receive a deeper understanding of not only each other's roles but of their complementary functions in this field. Many case examples are provided, illustrating a wide range of challenges and stages of recovery. This edition features 3 entirely new chapters and multiple updated chapters by new and returning authors.
Featured in the coverage: 

• The role of Robotics in acquired brain injury
  
• A comprehensive chapter on physical therapy in ABI
  
• Outstanding recoveries woven together by a video news producer who recovered from a meningioma 
  
•  State of the art updates on neurosurgery, neurology, physiatry, neuropsychiatry and neuro-optometry.
  
• Updated chapters on neuropsychology, speech-language and occupational therapies including new technology and approaches as well as evidence based practices
  
• Psychosocial challenges and treatment following ABI
  
• The importance of family as team members
  
• Post rehabilitation options and experiences
  

Acquired Brain Injury: An Integrative Neuro-Rehabilitation Approach, 2nd edition provides clarity and context regarding the rehabilitation goals and processes for rehabilitation specialists, interdisciplinary students of neuro-rehabilitation as well as practicing clinicians interested in developing their knowledge in their field.

<p>Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Neurosurgery and Acquired Brain Injury
Chapter 3: The Role of the Neurologist in Assessment and Management of Individuals with Acquired Brain Injury
Chapter 4: Physiatry and Acquired Brain Injury
Chapter 5: Practical Review of Robotics in the Treatment of Chronic Impairment after Acquired Brain Injury
Chapter 6: The Role of Neuro-Optometry in Acquired Brain Injury
Chapter 7: The Role of Occupational Therapy in Neuro-Rehabilitation
Chapter 8: The Role of the Physical Therapist on the Neuro-Rehabilitation Team
Chapter 9: Rehabilitation of Speech, Language and Swallowing Disorders
Chapter 10: Neuropsychiatry and Acquired Brain Injury
Chapter 11: Neuropsychology in the Outpatient Rehabilitation Setting
Chapter 12: Counseling Individuals Post Acquired Brain Injury: Considerations and Objectives
Chapter 13: Acquired Brain Injury and the Family: Challenges and Interventions
Chapter 14: Post Rehabilitation after Acquired Brain Injury
Chapter 15: Successful Transitions after Acquired Brain Injury.</p><br>