About the Authors

Harvey E. Jacobs, Ph.D.

  Dr Jacobs has special expertise in behavioral rehabilitation for individuals with neurological, psychiatric, medical and developmental disorders. He is a national leader and expert in the treatment of behavior disorders following brain injury. His innovative programs have addressed community integration, social support networks, vocational rehabilitation, behavioral rehabilitation, and psychiatric rehabilitation.

  Throughout his practice, Dr. Jacobs has worked with persons of diverse ages ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics. A gifted writer and trainer, he is well known for his pragmatic approach to treatment in the community. In 2005, he joined Lash and Associates as Vice President and Director of Training.

Carolyn Rocchio

  As a spokesperson for families of survivors of brain injury and founder and past President of the Brain Injury Association of Florida, Carolyn Rocchio is internationally recognized for her compassion and expertise.

  Carolyn’s list of achievements, honors and publications is lengthy.  She is the voice of a mother who knows first hand about the compassion, endurance, hope and determination needed to move forward after brain injury.