Recovery and Outcome
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Recovery and Outcome from Acquired Brain Injury
Developmental Expression of Symptoms
Illustration 1: Slowed Rate of Recovery
Shawna was a nine-year-old third grader when she fell off a two-story balcony and sustained a severe TBI. Her pre-injury history was remarkable for being diagnosed with an attention deficit disorder. With treatment, she was able to maintain average performance in school. Following her injury, her medical and neurological status was normal, but she had difficulty keeping pace with her age-related peers in reading, spelling and math.