Saturday 25 August 2012

WHAT ARE EFFECTS OF BRAIN INJURY?

The effects of brain injury in children vary enormously according to the type size, severity & location of the area of damage. It may affect physical & cognitive abilities as well as speech hearing, vision, behavior & learning skills. Some problems will be immediately obvious whilst other do not become apparent until the child is order. Some common effects of brain injury include:

                                                         

  • Physical problems including impaired movement abnormal muscle tone poor balance fatigue & mobility problems

  • Cognitive problems such as poor memory concentration & organisational skills

  • Behavioral problems such as aggression, imtabilty, impulsivity & inappropriate behavior

  • Epilepsy headaches & depression.


   


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