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Illustrating the implications of TBI on clinical practice.

Authors :
Schmidt, Maya K.
Jones, Laura K.
Source :
Counseling Today; Jan2017, Vol. 59 Issue 7, p16-19, 4p
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The article presents a case study of a six-year-old boy of Western European decent whose emotional response appear exaggerated and he is easily distracted. The parents report that the boy was in a car accident when he was three and doctors diagnosed him with a moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI). The neuropsychological evaluation shows that the boy has difficulty with working memory, attention, math and receptive language skills.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10788719
Volume :
59
Issue :
7
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Counseling Today
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
120579510