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Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic brain injury commonly occurs due to a forceful impact or sudden jolt to the head or body.
Objects penetrating brain tissue, such as bullets or shattered skull fragments, can also lead to traumatic brain injury.
Mild traumatic brain injury often causes temporary effects on brain cells, while severe cases may result in bruising, torn tissues, bleeding, and other physical damage. The consequences of such injuries can lead to long-term complications or, in extreme cases, fatal outcomes.
Communication issues resulting from traumatic brain injury (TBI) can manifest in challenges related to understanding and expressing information. These difficulties may include:
Word Retrieval
Conversation Initiation
Incoherence
Complex Language Skill
Non-Verbal Communication
Emotional Recognition
Humour and Sarcasm
After a brain injury, individuals often experience a slowdown in their ability to process and comprehend information, resulting in the following challenges.
Delayed Understanding
Difficulty with Directions
Issues with Media Consumption
Reduced Reading Speed
Slower Reaction Time
Sluggish Physical Task
Individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) may encounter challenges related to planning and organization, including:
Time Management
Multistep Tasks
Issues with reasoning, problem-solving, and judgment are common among individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI). These challenges may manifest in various ways:
Problem Recognition
Analytical Skills
Decision-Making
Impulsive Decision-Making
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