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A young person's life and their family members lives may change as they know it, FOREVER!!!
Acquired Brain Injuries can strike without a moments notice.
The photo above shows that Acquired Brain Injuries are not only for the regular everyday Jo!!!
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Can you imagine your life going on as an exciting, vibrant, smooth adventure? Then, in a blink of
an eye everything comes to a screeching halt. This is a reality for thousands of Ontarians and Canadians alike. The traumatization
of a traffic accident, sports related incidents, crippling strokes,aneurysms,brain tumors and illnesses such as meningitis,
encephalitis and oxygen deprivation.
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What to look for:
- Poor concentration
- Memory problems-especially with new information
- Dizziness, light-headed feeling
- Excessive fatigue
- Difficulty processing information (even though intelligence remains intact)
- Visual, speech and hearing disturbances
- Reduced initiative
- Socially inappropriate behavior
- Impulsivity
- Irritability and mood volatility
- Emotional / behavioral outbursts
- Persistent or recurring headaches
While most impairments as a result of ABI diminish after a period of healing, some injuries however,
are long- term and can last forever.
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