5B Acquired Brain Injuries

Question 1

Acquired Brain Injuries

Answer 1

An ABI is a brain injury that occurred after birth
Each person can be affected by ABI in very different ways
Can be specific or generalised effects, temporary or permanent

Question 2

Traumatic

Answer 2

Brain damage caused by an external force
e.g Sports injuries

Question 3

Non-Traumatic

Answer 3

Brain damage caused by internal factors
e.g. Stroke, Hypoxia (lack of oxygen)

Question 4

Biological Functioning

Answer 4

Changes to the function of organs and neurons, observed through:
Behaviour
Organ function
Cellular and neuronal function

Question 5

Psychological Functioning

Answer 5

Changes to thoughts,behaviours and feelings, observed by:
Behaviour
Cognition
Emotion

Question 6

Social Functioning

Answer 6

Changes to someone’s interactions with other people, observed through:
Relationships
Interpersonal skills