After Head Trauma

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After Head Trauma: Areas of Concern for Individuals and Their Families Karen True-Samson L.C.S.W.

I. Cognitive Problems l. Suspiciousness a. Memory difficulties m. Depression b. Perceptual problems n. Lack of motivation c. Concentration o. Inappropriate social behavior d. Lack of Initiation (or p. Dependency Perseveration?) q. Increased or decreased e. Comprehension / sexual interest Understanding r. Excessive talking f. Expressive difficulties s. Loss of control g. Sequencing problems h. Slowed responses III. Psychosocial Problems i. Inflexibility (or Perseveration?) a. Sense of being “different” (to j. Disorganization others, to self) k. Problem solving difficulties b. Strained family relationships l. New learning problems c. Loss of friends d. Difficulty returning to work, II. Behavioral / Emotional Reactions school a. Denial e. Loss of job career b. Over-optimism f. Inactivity c. Impatience d. Irritability e. Verbal outbursts f. Temper outbursts g. Family abuse h. Egocentricism i. Impassivity j. Lability k.

This material is drawn from publications “Life After Head Injury: Who Am I?” published by The Tampa General Hospital in 1987.