title: Psychosocial and behavioral functioning following pediatric TBI: presentation, assessment, and intervention.
abstract: This article reviews the current literature surrounding the emotional and behavioral consequences as a result of traumatic brain injury (TBI) for children and adolescents. The use of a treatment planning model incorporating developmental theory, recovery, and family needs is advocated. The article reviews the current literature for treatment of primary emotional and psychiatric problems associated with TBI. Additional research into the treatment and intervention of psychiatric, emotional, and behavioral problems in children with TBI remains necessary.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, 901 W. Jefferson, P.O. Box 19642, Springfield, IL 62794-9642, USA. cnoggle@siumed.edu
authors.forename: Chad A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Noggle
authors.forename: Eric E
authors.initials: EE
authors.lastname: Pierson
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001526:Behavioral Symptoms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D012920:Social Behavior Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*