ABSTRACT
This chapter assumes that standard neuropsychological assessment procedures and reports have tremendous value to offer clients and rehabilitation providers, and that clinicians can bridge the gap from assessment to rehabilitation with some shifts in orientation and report presentation. First, change how you think. Focus on functional systems, not deficits. Educate yourself about rehabilitation resources and the rehabilitation continuum of care. Second, change what you do in written reports. Finally, make sure report recommendations are conveyed to future providers. With practice and feedback from clients and referral sources, these changes will quickly close the gap between assessment and rehabilitation, and ultimately make the neuropsychologist a much more integral part of the rehabilitation team. The status of the environment vis-a-vis client's cognitive abilities is as much a factor in rehabilitation as is their cognitive status. A functional interview is an extension of the information-gathering process that starts with collecting specific background information.
