Assessment of Traumatic Brain Injury

Have you suffered from some type of traumatic injury to your head? Have you experienced brain damage to any degree? Have you been properly assessed by modern-day neuropsychological tests, to establish the best course of action for your health, cognitive functioning, and quality of life?

Thoughtwise is a diagnostic, treatment, and therapeutic based intervention center.

We readily offer you expert recommendations, screenings, and comprehensive biobehavioral or brain-behavioral evaluations to properly conduct tests and make recommendations for modern therapeutic interventions for TBI and other neuropsychological issues.

If you are suffering from a TBI or if you have experienced one in your past, we may be able to offer you modern-day interventions that can improve your cognitive functioning, your health, and your life toward the best outcome.

What is a traumatic brain injury?

Every year in the United States around 282,000 people are hospitalized for a traumatic brain injury.

No matter the severity of a TBI, the effects of this type of traumatic experience are recognized and in different areas throughout your life.

The symptoms or indicators of a TBI may include:

• Increased seizure activity after surgery or impact to the head.
• Difficulties with socio-emotional or social-emotional functioning.
• A decline in memory or performance after a surgery
• Increased aggression or inability to inhibit thoughts, feelings, or behaviors.
• Difficulties in orientation, confusion, learning, or executive functioning after an injury.

The indicators or known causes of a TBI may include:

• Impact to the head that damages the brain or affects cognitive or behavioral functioning.
• An accident that involved backlash.
• A medical operation on your brain.
• A sports accident.

These symptoms are among many other factors that are assessed in a comprehensive evaluation.

Screenings for a traumatic brain injury and the neuropsychological injuries sustained can be conducted in a few minutes. More extensive tests may be needed to help you, your family, and your providers understand the severity of the injury and may help you to continue to build your life towards the best outcome.

Early interventions for TBIs include:

• Seeking medical care.
• Being screened.
• Being assessed.
• Seeking ongoing assessment and monitoring.
• Talking with an expert about their knowledge and recommendations.
• Seeking therapeutic interventions.
• Seeking ongoing training and therapy.

Are there treatments for a traumatic brain injury or TBI?

There are many major interventions that are known to help you gain better health and outlook after a traumatic brain injury.

Some modern treatments include:

• Family therapy.
• Biofeedback or neurofeedback training.
• Cognitive-behavioral therapy and training.
• Cognitive processing therapy.
• Ongoing assessments and monitoring for improvement.

What can Thoughtwise do for me?

At Thoughtwise, we can offer you many of the services, treatments, monitoring, and interventions that you need. We can offer some of the most modern forms of interventions that are available. We recommend you contact us for assessment and intervention if you are suffering from the effects of a TBI.