Memory and Learning in Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury: A Review and Examination of Moderators of Outcome

Abstract

This article reviews empirically supported assessment methods to examine impairments in memory and learning following pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI). Critical factors affecting outcome are explored with an emphasis on an examination of age at injury. The article closes with discussion of current evidence-based interventions for deficits in memory and learning following pediatric TBI.

Key words:

• learning
• memory
• outcome
• pediatric
• traumatic brain injury

Notes

Note. Dashes in age ranges indicate “through.”

Adapted from Ylvisaker et al. (2005).

*TBI indicates traumatic brain injury.