Well, according to Dr. Glen Johnson, clinical neuropsychologist and author of the online traumatic brain injury guide ( www.tbiguide.com ) ....

" As a neuropsychologist, I look at complex thinking and very subtle changes in behavior. I use psychological tests that look for changes in thinking or memory. Research on these tests indicate that for two years following a head injury, there is evidence of improving scores."

He goes on to say that many in his long term support group report lessening of fatigue up to 3 years after injury. Slow? Yep. Progress? We'll take it.


For those of you disheartened by the thought of progress only thru the first year... go back and read the tbiguide. It is encouraging and realistic.

Incidentally, the physiatrist my husband now sees says a large majority of her patients continue to improve 18-24 months post injury.