Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: The Guidebook

by Mary Lou Acimovic

Mild Traumatic Brain The Guidebook is an indispensable resource for people living with the consequences of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (MTBI). In this concise, comprehensive manual, Cognitive Rehabilitation Specialist Mary Lou Acimovic draws from over 30 years of clinical experience to validate and demystify the symptoms of MTBI, offering a unique approach to treatment designed to educate, empower and inspire. The Help the millions of people struggling with this potentially devastating condition understand their injuries and regain control of their lives. It is a guide to recovery.

Genres: Health

286 pages, Paperback

First published September 9, 2010

Reviews

[Lisa Creane · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've had three concussions over the past five years, the last one quite disabling, and of all the books out there on concussion recovery, this is the most clear, informative and accurate. It describes my experience much better than even my neurologist, who frequently says "I'm not sure" when I'm asking why I'm having a particular problem, and if or when it might resolve. It is enormously reassuring and validating to what has seemed extremely confusing and scary.

I requested that my town library buy this book to help others. It has the perfect balance between scientific and practical, caution and reassurance. The concept of "complete processing" was especially useful, where your intelligence can be locked in there but your processing speed is slowed so you will often think "what the heck did they say? what's going on?" and feel stupid, but if you ask people to repeat/slow down until everything comes together, you'll help your brain heal.

The book contains cognitive exercises that help a great deal with the recovery process as well. It's also helped my husband understand what I can't describe. I've very grateful this author wrote this book.

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

Full of helpful, practical information. She explains the injury process and how to cope with the aftermath. Great reference I know I'll use often while I navigate the recovery process.