THE NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST'S ROLE IN THE TREATMENT OF BRAIN INJURIES
Neuropsychology is a leading branch of brain science aims at understanding the relations between brain processes and mechanisms on one hand, and cognition and behavioral control on the other. It plays a critical role in rehabilitation as many medical problems may improve shortly after brain injuries yet cognitive and emotional changes can continue to interfere with activities. After a brain injury , many important skills like memory, critical thinking and judgment can be affected. Every brain injury is different and can result in a range of symptoms that have a unique impact on the individual and their family. What is a brain injury? A brain injury or ' Traumatic Brain Injury ' can be defined as the damage to living brain tissue that is initially caused by external mechanical forces. Whatever the cause, a brain injury can result in an impairment of cognitive abilities or physical functioning and also in the disturbance of behavioral or emotio...