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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.