These 10 Myths were developed back in May, 2002 in response to common statements I heard from lawyers and case managers working with people living with traumatic brain injury. Some of them evolved from referrals made to me for assessments which weren’t necessary (and one never wants to have to go through a neuropsychological assessment that’s not absolutely necessary!), some were based on frrequent questions from lawyers or case managers seeking services for their clients, some were in response to insurers who had misconceptions about community-based services.

By “community-based services”, I’m referring to either professional rehabilitation services that are provided in a person’s home, workplace, or neighbourhood and to paraprofessional (i.e., non-licensed) services that are typically of longer duration and more focused on “real life” rather than specific exercises to restore function.

I hope that helps to set the stage. Here we go..