HSC S 4A Understand the impact of acquired brain injury on individuals

1. Understand acquired brain injury

• 1.1 Describe acquired brain injury
• 1.2 Describe main structures of the brain and their related functions
• 1.3 Describe possible causes of acquired brain injury
• 1.4 Explain the difference between a traumatic brain injury and other forms of acquired brain injury
• 1.5 Describe brain injuries that are: • mild • moderate • severe

2. Understand the impact of acquired brain injury on individuals

• 2.1 Describe the initial effects of acquired brain injury on the individual
• 2.2 Explain the long-term effects of acquired brain injury to include: • physical • functional • cognitive • behavioural • emotional
• 2.3 Explain concepts of loss in relation to acquired brain injury for individuals and carers

3. Understand the specialist communication needs of an individual with acquired brain injury

• 3.1 Explain dysphasia and dysarthria
• 3.2 Compare strategies to support an individual with dysphasia and dysarthria
• 3.3 Evaluate intervention strategies and assistive technology used to support communication

4. Understand the impact that personality changes may have on individuals with acquired brain injury and others

• 4.1 Explain the impact of changes in personality on an individual with acquired brain injury and others
• 4.2 Explain how lack of self-awareness may affect an individual and others
• 4.3 Describe how to support the individual and family/carers to come to terms with personality changes

5. Understand the impact of behaviour that challenges

• 5.1 Describe behaviours that challenge
• 5.2 Explain the impact of own attitudes, values and skills when supporting an individual to manage their behaviour
• 5.3 Explain the importance of a proactive approach to supporting individuals to manage their behaviour
• 5.4 Explain risk management in relation to an individual’s behaviour
• 5.5 Explain the process for reporting and referring behaviour that challenges