Management of Attention and Memory Disorders Following Traumatic Brain Injury
- 1 November 1996
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Learning Disabilities
- Vol. 29 (6) , 618-632
- https://doi.org/10.1177/002221949602900606
Abstract
Disorders of attention, memory, and executive function are common sequelae in children who have sustained traumatic brain injuries. Given the persistent nature of these deficits, there is a need for efficacious remedial approaches. Typically, remediation is approached through one of three general intervention strategies: externally focused interventions aimed at changing the environment so that the effect of the dysfunction is minimized, internally focused interventions aimed at improving the underlying cognitive ability, and compensatory interventions aimed at teaching children to use alternate strategies that lessen the impact of the dysfunction. This article describes current research involving these approaches for the treatment of attention and memory disorders in children.Keywords
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