A person with an ABI may experience some
of the following changeS

Physical and sensory changes

• Impaired sight, hearing, smell, taste or touch

• Slow or slurred speech

• Paralysis

• Reduced control of movements co-ordination of limbs

• Fatigue

Cognitive changes

• Memory problems

• Reduced concentration and attention

• Difficulties with organisation, problem solving and decision making

• Reduced motivation

• Word finding difficulties

• Slowed thinking

Personality changes

• Impulsive in actions and thoughts

• Reduced tolerance to frustration

• Reduced insight or less able to see the effect of their behaviour on others

• Less control over emotions and behaviour