Effective Learning After Brain Injury provides clear guidance on delivering productive educational programmes for adolescents and adults with acquired brain injury (ABI). It will be an invaluable resource for general facilitators, clinicians and practitioners who provide educational opportunities in brain rehabilitation day centres and for those delivering education in forensic settings.

Introduction Part one: The Brain and How it May be Damaged 1. Brain Anatomy and Functions 2. Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) 3. Developmental Issues Part Two: Brain Injuries and Neuropsychological Impairments 4. Physical, Sensory, Perceptual and Mood Deficits 5. Attention Deficits 6. Memory Deficits 7. Executive Function Deficits 8. Speed of Information Processing Deficits 9. Speech and Communication Deficits Part Three: Managing Neuropsychological Difficulties 10. Understanding Neuropsychological Assessments 11. Managing Behaviours 12. Some General Learning Strategies 13. Basing Cognitive Profiles on Neuropsychological Assessments 14. Individual Education Plans Part Four: Appendices Appendix A Strategies for Attention Deficits Appendix B Strategies for Memory Deficits Appendix C Strategies for Executive Function Deficits Appendix D Strategies for Speed of Information Processing Deficits Appendix E Strategies for Language and Communication Deficits Appendix F Case Studies Appendix G ABC Chart Appendix H ABCIO Chart Appendix I Sample Individual Education Plans