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| Communications: |
Observe for problems in |
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- Language
- Articulation
- Word Finding (anomia)
- Reading
- Writing
- Computation
- Abstraction
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| Physical: |
Look for impairments in |
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- Mobility
- Strength
- Coordination
- Vision
- Hearing
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| Cognitive: |
Watch for difficulty in |
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- Memory-short & long term
- Thought processes
- Conceptual skills
- Problem solving
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| Perceptual: |
Think about involvment in |
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- Visual neglect
- Visual field cuts
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- Motor apraxia
Motor speed
- Motor sequencing
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| Behaviour: |
Be aware that brain damage may account for |
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- Impulsivity
- Poor judgement
- Disinhibition
- Dependency
- Anger ourbursts
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- Denial
- Depression
- Emotional lability
- Apathy
- Lethargy
- Poor Motivation
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| Social |
Sensitize yourself to know the head injured child may |
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- Not learn from peers
- Not learn from social situations
- Behave like a much younger child
Withdraw
Distract in noisy surroundings
Become lost even in familiar surroundings
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DePompei and Blosser
March, 1986 |
