| Abstract: | Children with minimal brain damage show a characteristic pattern of behavior. Often there are no physical signs of abnormality, but the diagnosis can be made from the history, electroencephalographic tracings, psychologic tests and repeated observations. The behavior is a composite of the effects of the brain damage and the response of the child to his environment. The behavior of the brain-damaged child is frequently so frustrating to parents that attitudes of rejection, withdrawal or excessive punitive measures occur. In the present study, when drugs were given and the child's behavior improved, the parents were better able to understand the needs of the child and create a better home environment in which there was less frustration and emotional pressure. |
