A new study of children with TBIs in Australia shows the long-term effects of brain injuries in children. The study contradicts some previous research that suggests that children do not suffer any long-lasting brain damage after brain injuries because their brains are still developing.

The study analyzed 56 children who had suffered TBIs 10 years ago when they were between the ages of 2- and 7-years-old. Research revealed that the children who had suffered minor brain injuries were likely to recover completely and not suffer long-term effects, but the social, behavioral, and intellectual abilities of children who suffered serious TBIs were affected.

According to the study, children who suffered serious TBIs between the ages of 2- and 7-years-old were more likely to test 18-26 points lower on IQ tests 10 years after their injury. The study can be seen in the journal Pediatrics.

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