A period of assistance may be needed for family members as well, in order that they learn to accept change and develop realistic expectations for the head-injured person. Other forms of medical attention and rehabilitation needed, such as music, equestrian and recreational therapies will be determined by the uniqueness of each head injury Educational and vocational rehabilitation may be required for reintegration into an educational program and for job training. Individuals will have their own rate of recovery with periods where progress may appear to slow and then pick up again as new challenges are presented. A number of professionals will be involved in evaluating the brain's function. Professionals will be evaluating in their specialized area.
Diagnostic equipment is available to help detect skull fractures and other damage to the brain.
Clinical tests and procedures such as EEGs, brain scans and personality assessment are also used in evaluation. It is desirable that the various professionals operate as a team, if possible, so that their evaluations can be integrated into a cohesive program. See glossary of neurological tests and procedures. A neuropsychological assessment may be one of the evaluations conducted. This is a comprehensive procedure that provides a detailed description of the brain-behavior relationships that are the consequences of brain trauma.