Neuropsychologists have the knowledge and capability to help people's lives that have been affected by a brain injury or abnormality, and forever shape a world that is nothing less than the folded questions of the wonders of the human brain. The work of a neuropsychologist is not easy, but with the daily challenges they face from traumatic brain injuries to diagnosing neural disorders, they understand the evaluation they have to make with what they are presented and suggest treatments to try and help prevent or deter such an occurrence in the future.
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Types of Brain Damage.
With several diagnoses of brain injuries, there are only two classifications that they would be set underneath. One is called a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) which is an external force that causes the brain to essentially shift inside of the skull causing damage to the brain. The other classification is called an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) which comes from an internal source like a tumor that could put pressure on the brain, but could also happen from suffering a stroke. Both of these greatly affect daily function and occur after birth, but neither are degenerative. With problications during birth and/or genetics playing a factor, congential brain damage can occur, but it is not included within the guidelines of diagnoses or TBI's. The severity of TBI's can vary depending on the location of the trauma and the force applied. With a mild injury, symptoms can last longer and be more pronounced with some symptoms including headaches, memory loss, confusion, etc. It is stated that in 15% of mild brain injuries, the patient will experience persistent problems after one year. With a severe brain injury, a life-altering and crippling effect can cause mental and physical disabilities. In both cases, a good recovery is most likely achieved, but if not, the patients might have to depend on the care of others for the rest of their lives ("Brain Damage").
