Citation

Middleton JA. J. Child Psychol. Psychiatry 2001; 42(2): 165-180.

Affiliation

Oxford Department of Clinical Neuropsychology, The Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford, UK.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2001, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

11280413

Abstract

Many children suffer an injury to the head at some time, but relatively few of these cause major problems. However, in a few cases the sequelae can be far reaching. This review considers how to evaluate the significance of a head injury. Factors to consider are (1) injury variables: cause, severity and type of injury; (2) child variables: premorbid functioning, age, and developmental level of the child both at injury and at assessment; and (3) the cognitive, behavioural, and emotional problems that may arise. Parental beliefs and knowledge about the injury as well as the overall effect of an injury on the family as a whole are also considered.

Language: en