Brain Injury Awareness Month
What is Acquired Brain Injury? The term Acquired Brain Injury (ABI or just Brain Injury) is used to describe damage that has occurred to the brain after birth. It includes: Traumatic Brain Injury, stroke, near suffocation and near drowning (lack of oxygen), and infections in the brain. How is Traumatic Brain Injury Different than Acquired Brain Injury? Traumatic Brain Injury ~ known as a TBI is the result of external trauma to the head or violent movement of the head, such as from a fall, car crash or being shaken. TBI may or may not be associated with loss of consciousness, an open wound or skull fracture. What are the signs of Brain Injury? Fatigue Headaches Visual Disturbance Memory Loss Poor Attention Poor Concentration Sleep Disturbances Dizziness/loss of balance Irritability-emotional disturbance Feelings of depression Seizures Decreased speed of processing information Difficulties with communication Impulsiveness Difficulties ...