TBI Definitions:

Hierarchy of Neuropsychological Functions applied in Cognitive Rehabilitation

Executive Functions:  

Difficulty with goal oriented behavior that includes problems with planning, organization, reasoning, problem solving, drawing conclusions and evaluating results.

Memory:  

A group of problems associated with (a) new learning, (b) holding on to information, and (c) spontaneous recall of the information.

Information Processing & Concentration:  

Problems with effectively processing information and/or clearly expressing one's thoughts.

Attention & Concentration:

Problems staying awake, alert and ready to focus on information.   Once able to focus attention, it may be difficult to maintain a train of thought.

Disinhibition:

Hard to properly direct and control energy and emotions.   Often occurs when the frontal lobe is injured.   Also referred to as "impulsivity".

Adynamia:  

Lack of mental energy or will.   Makes it hard to get started on tasks or be spontaneous .  

Neurofatigue:  

Fatigue that is organically based and NOT due to excessive activity or abnormal sleep patterns.   It can emerge suddenly without warning or after engaging in a cognitively demanding task.

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