What is a Brain Injury?
Acquired brain injury is an insult to the brain, not of
degenerative or congenial nature. It is caused by an external force such as a blow to the head, stroke, lack
of oxygen or tumor.
Every
Brain Injury is Different:
Damage may range from mild
and temporary to serious
and permanant.
Thinking
Abilities:
Difficulty remembering,
inability to concentrate
poor judgement
Emotions & Behaviors:
Mood swings,
depression, tears, angry outbursts,
inappropriate behaviors
Phyical Abilities:
Loss of muscle control, paralysis
problems with speech, hearing,
sight and smell
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