"Provides basic consumer health information about acquired and traumatic brain injuries, brain tumors, cerebral palsy and other genetic and congenital brain disorders, infections of the brain, epilepsy and other seizure disorders, and degenerative brain disorders such as dementia, Huntington Disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)." --Title page.

"Along with information on brain structure and function, treatment and rehabilitation options, a glossary of terms related to brain disorders, and a directory of resources for more information."

Includes index.