Kira Armstrong

TL;DR: TBI results in long-term deficits in executive functions that are related to children's psychosocial outcomes, as well as to parent and family functioning, according to the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function.

TL;DR: Long-term behavioral symptoms of attention problems are related to the cognitive deficits in attention and executive functions that often occur in association with childhood TBI, and Childhood TBI exacerbates premorbid attention problems.

TL;DR: Though sampling differences and documentation factors may account for some of this disparity, a “social desirability bias” on surveys is likely a major factor in explaining these discordant findings.

TL;DR: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental disability characterized by challenges with social communication, restricted interests, and repetitive behaviors as discussed by the authors , and is a fairly common disorder with clinically significant challenges persisting into adulthood.