Table of Contents
I. INTRODUCTION
Statement of the problem
Purpose of the study
Research questions
Definition of terms
Limitations of the study
The brain
Anatomy
Lateralization of function
Brain mapping research
Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Neuropathologies of traumatic brain injury
1. Mechanism of injury
2. Secondary damage and delayed brain injury
3. Posttraumatic amnesia
Minor, moderate, and severe brain injuries
1. Classification and terminology
2. Mild traumatic brain injury
3. Moderate traumatic brain injury
4. Severe traumatic brain injury
Stages of recovery from brain injury
Predictors affecting outcome (recovery)
Evaluation of capacity following TBI
1. Formal testing
2. Alternative evaluations
3. Neuropsychological assessment
Deficits after injury
1. Language disturbances
2. Emotional and behavioral issues
3. Physical impairments
4. Executive dysfunction
5. PostConcussion Syndrome
Emotional Reactions to TBI Rehabilitative issues
1. Rehabilitative placements
2. Compensatory versus restorative rehabilitation
Resumption of activities
1. Accommodations and modifications
2. Spontaneous accommodations
III. METHODOLOGY
Instruments and procedures
Participants
Assumptions
IV. FINDINGS
Research Question #1
Research Question #2
Research Question #3
Research Question #4
Research Question #5
Research Question #6
Research Question #7
Research Question #8
Research Question #9
Research Question #10
V. CONCLUSIONS, IMPLICATIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND FURTHER RESEARCH
Conclusions and Implications
Recommendations
Recommendations Regarding the School System and TBI
Further Research
Appendixes
Appendix A (Computerized PET Images)
Appendix B (Test Instruments and Manuals)
Appendix C (TBI Questionnaire)