What Cognitive Impairments Occur after an Acquired Brain Injury

What Cognitive Impairments Occur after an Acquired Brain Injury

• Memory Impairments
• Difficulty with new learning
• Difficulty with attention and concentration
• Reduced speed and flexibility of thought processing
• Impaired problem solving skills
• Problems in planning, organising and making decisions
• Language problems – problems finding words, dysphasia, impaired reading and writing skills
• Impaired judgement and safety skills
• http://www.rah.sa.gov.au/birs/bi_cognitive_impairment.php