ABSTRACT
An acceptable definition of assessment, for the purpose of this chapter, is that offered by Sundberg and Tyler (1962) when they describe it as “…the systematic collection, organisation and interpretation of information about a person and his (or her) situation” (p. 8). Of the several ways of obtaining this information, the two most relevant for rehabilitation of people with brain injury are assessment procedures from neuropsychological and behavioural disciplines. Both approaches have important and complementary roles to play in assessing the nature of cognitive impairments, remaining capabilities, and the problems likely to be confronted in daily life by the person with brain injury.
