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.