Behavioral Change Strategies for Children and Adolescents with Severe Brain Injury

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Abstract
Brain injury results in a multitude of changes that affect the long-term functioning of the child and adolescent. While acute medical care and corresponding rates of survival have improved dramatically, treatment of the cognitive and behavioral changes following brain injury is still in its infancy. Unfortunately, these are potentially the most enduring and, at times, incapacitating effects of brain injury with respect to long-term functional outcome. The present article addresses the needs of the child and adolescent head injured population in the area of behavioral management. Case examples are used to illustrate behavioral difficulties and the efficacy of interventions.