Table 3.
Tools/assessments/techniques used in vocational evaluation.
| Variable∗ | N (%) |
|---|---|
| Learning style preferences | 30 (40.5) |
| Vocational interest inventories | 64 (86.5) |
| Work values | 53 (71.6) |
| Evaluator knowledge of TBI | 54 (73.0) |
| Behavioral observations | 60 (81.1) |
| McCarron-Dial System | 4 (5.4) |
| Achievement tests | 63 (85.1) |
| Aptitude tests, general abilities | 45 (60.8) |
| Work samples | 46 (62.2) |
| Neuropsychological evaluation reports | 39 (52.7) |
| Aptitude tests, intelligence | 52 (70.3) |
| Computer software/training aids∗∗ | 15 (20.3) |
| Other∗∗∗ | 13 (17.6) |
Note. ∗Respondents may choose more than one tool/assessment/technique. ∗∗Brain Train was specifically mentioned by respondents. ∗∗∗Other = situational assessment, job site analysis, customized employment (e.g., Discovery), on-the-job training, volunteering, personality assessments, input from past employers and family members, and Veteran TBI Clinical Assessment.