In general people with this type of injury benefit from the following: 1. selecting a vocation that brings a sense of purpose in their lives. 2. a structured work environment 3. ensured success 4. positive reinforcement for their performance on a regular basis It is very difficult to admit that you are not the same person you were before the injury. He is very lucky to have such a supportive mother in law

I'd love to hear what you hve to say, can you PM me?

i think we're past the 120 level stuff at this point b1gtree. it sounds liek you're really institutionalizing something thats going to benefit from your perspective should you choose to ardess these issues personally. i have some experience with brain injury, but i lived my entire life with a member of the family who doesnt have normal adult mental abilities. in addition, ive got a couple degrees in thinking. if you'd like i can give you my take on the situation when there's some space

Oh that would be awesome. I live in Florida. Thank you

I've worked with people many years post injury on various cognitive issues. When I said neuro-rehab, I meant out-patient. If you tell me what state you are in I will look it up for you. I have helped people that were back to work but still felt they were not as efficient or couldn't multi-task, etc. It is never too late to work on improving even the "smallest" issues.

Thank you so much, but he's beyond that. He speaks and now works just fine, but he still cannot do the types of calculations and reasing thought he once used to do. It also makes him very frustrated.

I am an occupational therapist that works with people with brain injury in NY. You need to find a neuro-rehabilitation that specializes in community and vocational reintegration. They provide cognitive retraining and compensatory training to help him improve those pieces that are still missing. You can definitely get help for him!!!! PS. Occupational therapy is a profession that works on all "skills for living," not just work retraining.

There is the Center for Comprehensive Services in Carbondale, IL. It is a residential facility. The program can include vocational training, social skill training, behavioral, and cognitive-communication therapy. As With most programs it is important you remain an integral part of the program and are trained yourself as well as monitor his progress. Good luck on your journey!

Yanno he's doing alot better now. It's truly a miracle. Thank you so much for your comment

I don't know anything about closed-head brain injuries. But you were vague about the particulars of his job. I would suggest he look into other lines of work if that is something he would consider. Necessity is the mother of invention.