004: When a Brain Injury Doesn’t Show on a Scan: Neuropsychology After TBI | Dr. Stephen Schmitz
A normal scan doesn’t always mean a brain is back to normal. Neuropsychologist Dr. Stephen Schmitz explains why concussions and traumatic brain injuries can disrupt daily life even when MRI or CT images show no obvious damage. Schmitz describes neuropsychology as looking at how brain function affects the whole person — thinking, memory, attention, language, emotions, energy, and relationships.
Assessment combines interviews, a person’s pre-injury history, standardized testing, and observations from people who know them. The conversation also explores how cognitive inefficiency can make…
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