Some information about my disability:
What is an acquired brain injury (ABI)? Damage to the brain that has occurred sometime after birth.
What causes an acquired brain injury?Damage or injury to the brain can be caused by:
Lack of oxygen
Near drowning
Severe asthma attack
Lack of blood flow to the brain
Infections·
Meningitis
Encephalitis
What are the long-term changes?
The effects of the injury will vary from person to person but can result in any or all of the symptoms outlined below.
Behaviour and personality changes such as·
Impulsivity or rushing into things before thinking
Disinhibition or loss of control of emotions or actions
Difficulty getting started
Frustration and loss of temper
ADD/ADHD related problems
Communication changes such as
Changes in thinking which can affect how someone expressed their ideas and how they present socially
Difficulty with reading, finding the right words and understanding what is said
Physical limitati