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- Cognition refers to thinking processes such as attention,
problem solving, learning, memory, language and ‘higher level’ thinking
processes, for example; decision making, planning and abstract reasoning
skills.
Neuropsychology
is the scientific study of the relationship between the brain
and behaviour.
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A neuropsychologist is a registered psychologist
with specialised training in the area of Neuropsychology.
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In a TBI setting, a neuropsychologist will:
o Perform a neuropsychological assessment to establish cognitive
strengths and weaknesses following a TBI
o Provide feedback of these findings to:
The client
The family
Services involved
with the client
o Work with the client, their family, their carers,
therapists and other relevant services to develop and
recommend strategies
to help compensate for cognitive and behavioural changes.
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The consequences a TBI will have on a person's cognitive processes
depends on
o What the person was like before the injury – in terms
of cognitive functioning, personality, and coping style.
o the nature of damage to the brain
o spontaneous recovery.
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There are a range of cognitive changes that can occur after TBI.
These can lead to changes in behaviour or difficulty performing
certain tasks.
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The
effects of cognitive changes can be minimised by
you and others using
appropriate management strategies.
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Cognitive
and behavioural changes that result from TBI can be mistaken
by other people as a person trying to be deliberately difficult
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