Services and Supports for Persons with Brain Injury

A Brain Injury affects on Functioning

 | Cognitive Functioning | Physical Functioning | Behavioral Functioning |
 

 

Online Traumatic Brain Injury Survival Guide (recommended by survivors and families during this project)

 
 
 
 

 
 

 

Possible affects on Cognitive Functioning

  • Memory.
  • Attention and concentration.
  • Problem solving/decision making.
  • Processing speed.
  • Impulsive behavior.
  • Organization and planning.
  • Auditory and visual processing.

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    Possible affects on Physical Functioning

  • Reduced stamina.
  • Use a wheelchair.
  • Hemiplegia.
  • Fine motor skills.
  • Coordination.
  • Visual deficits.
  • Speech.

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    Possible affects on Behavioral Functioning

  • Disinhibit ion.
  • Response to social cues.
  • Inappropriate behavior.
  • Social skills.
  • Impulsivity.
  • Poor initiation.

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