A Word About Brain Injury Labels
Part 1. Concussion/Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: An Overview
1. What Is a Concussion/Mild Traumatic Brain Injury?
2. Symptoms of Concussion/Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
3. Types of Concussion/Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
4. Leading Causes of Concussion/Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
5. Diagnosing and Assessing Concussion/Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Post Concussion Syndrome (PCS)
6. Approaches to Treating Post Concussion Syndrome (PCS)
Preface: Symptoms of Post Concussion Syndrome (PCS)
10. Dizziness and Imbalance
11. Vision and Light Sensitivity Problems
12. Hearing and Noise Problems
13. Muscular and Motor Problems
14. Sensory and Metabolic Disturbances
15. Chronic Pain/Post Traumatic Pain (PTP)
17. Post Traumatic Seizures (PTS)
18. Attention and Concentration Problems
20. Problems with Reasoning, Planning, and Understanding
21. Speech and Language Problems
22. Academic Performance Problems
Part 4. Emotional Aspects
23. Post-injury Psychological Reactions and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
24. Alcohol, Drug, and Substance Abuse
26. Psychiatric Disorders
30. Living with Someone with Post Concussion Syndrome (PCS)
31. Outcomes of Concussion/Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Part 6. Future Innovations
32. Advances in the Prevention, Assessment, and Treatment of Concussion/Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Conclusion: On with Living Again
Consult Diane Roberts Stoler, Ed.D. (Dr. Diane®)
