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After Brain Injury
Brain Injury Basics
After a Brain Injury
The Brain
Acquired Brain Injury
Your Brain Injury Team
Recovery and Rehabilitation
Recovering After a Brain Injury
Glasgow Coma Scale and Amnesia
The First Few Weeks
Rehabilitation
The Rancho Los Amigo Scale
Levels of Cognitive Functioning
Levels 1, 2, 3
Level 4
Level 5 and 6
Level 7
Level 8
Level 9 and 10
Changes After a Brain Injury
Thinking and Memory
Thinking and Memory Changes
Attention and Concentration
Memory
Judgement and Problem-Solving
Planning Skills
Self-Awareness
Communication and Language
Communication and Language Changes
Communication Tips
Vision, Hearing and Dizziness
Vision
Hearing and Dizziness
Perception
Changes in Perception
Unilateral Neglect
Spatial Relations
Trouble Organizing Movements
Trouble Recognizing Familiar Things
Your Body
Physical Changes
Fatigue
Headaches
Swallowing Changes
Seizures
Bowel and Bladder Changes
Weight Changes
Skin Changes
Behaviours and Emotions
Social and Emotional Changes
Depression and Low Self Esteem
Social Situations and Stress
Recreation and Leisure
Life After Brain Injury
Leaving the Hospital
Going Home
Alcohol and Drugs
Caring for the Caregiver
Intimacy and Sexuality
Work or School
Driving
Resources and References
The speech-language pathologist (speech therapist) working with the person will show you ways that you can help. There is no one size fits all, but there are a few guidelines.
One of the most important things you can do is to keep your natural relationship with the person, rather than becoming too much of a teacher. Always remember that communication involves two people. You need to help the person with the brain injury to understand you and to express his thoughts as many times as he needs to try.
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