Post Traumatic Amnesia
Population:
AdultDiscipline:
OTSLPDiagnosis:
Brain InjuryThis handout helps explain what PTA is, describes characteristics of a person in a PTA state, length of PTA state with a correlation of severity of brain injury, and ways to help a person in a PTA state. This printable handout is for occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists working with adult patients, covering Brain Injury. Print Resource, US Letter, 2 pages. Members can view and print it.
Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:
- What is post traumatic amnesia after brain injury?
- How should families interact with someone in a PTA state?
- What activities are appropriate during post traumatic amnesia?
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