PEEDS-RAPEL © : A case conceptualization model for evaluating pediatric cases with acquired brain injury

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The needs of a child with an acquired brain injury (ABI) are not a scaled down version of those required by an adult with a brain injury who has impairments that impact their cognitive and physical or functional abilities, capacity for work, and/or independence in performing activities of daily living.

PURPOSE: The purpose of this article is to provide a standardized methodology for analysis of pediatric ABI cases when evaluating vocational potential as part of the child’s future rehabilitation or life care planning. PEEDS-RAPEL^©, a case conceptualization model for rehabilitation professionals, is defined in the context of a tool or methodology for the evaluation of pediatric clients with ABI. Issues related to the analysis of a child’s needs and impact of a pediatric brain injury for the development of a rehabilitation or life care plan and future earning capacity opinion are reviewed.

CONCLUSION: A case example is provided which illustrates each element of PEEDS-RAPEL^© in providing a pediatric future care and earning capacity opinion.

Keywords

Pediatric ABI ABI and loss of earning capacity ABI and employment potential vocational development and brain injury career guidance and development for ABI

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