Rehabilitation of visual processing deficits following brain injury.

Visual processing deficits are a common sequelae in individuals who have sustained a brain injury, Visual processing includes the acquisition of visual information and the appropriate use and manipulation of that information based upon task or environmental demands, Following brain injury, visual processing deficits can manifest in various ways, and will likely interfere with the patient's progress and rehabilitation outcome, This article describes the importance of understanding and accurately identifying visual processing deficits and implementing specific rehabilitation strategies to maximize functional independence.

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