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ERIC Number: EJ374995
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1988
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Assessment and Treatment of Cognitive-Communicative Impairments in the Closed-Head-Injury Patient: A Neurobehavioral-Systems Approach.
Sbordone, Robert J.
Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, v3 n2 p55-62 Jun 1988
A conceptual model is presented for the assessment and treatment of cognitive-communication impairments in closed-head-injury patients. Neurobehavioral assessment is suggested in place of neuropsychological testing. Stages of cognitive recovery are outlined and are accompanied by treatment considerations which emphasize a systems approach. (JDD)
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Restructuring, Communication Disorders, Developmental Stages, Language Handicaps, Medical Evaluation, Models, Neurological Impairments, Psychological Testing, Systems Approach, Therapy
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Non-Classroom
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Language: English
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