What is a cognitive brain injury or acquired brain injury and who can help?

Acquired brain injury (ABI) refers to any type of brain damage that occurs after birth. It can include damage sustained by infection, disease, lack of oxygen or a blow to the head.

Some types of cognitive disabilities are:
Note: Some of these may not have occurred due to the acquired brain injury or cognitive brain injury

• Aphasia

• Autism

• Attention deficit hyperactive disorder

• Dyslexia

• Dyscalculia

• Intellectual disability

• Memory loss (Dementia)