Unit 387 Understand the impact of Acquired Brain

1. Understand Acquired Brain Injury

• 1.1 Define acquired brain injury
• 1.2 Describe possible causes of acquired brain injury
• 1.3 Explain the difference between a traumatic brain injury and other forms of acquired brain injury
• 1.4 Describe brain injuries that are: a. mild b. moderate c. severe

2. Understand the impact on individuals of Acquired Brain Injury

• 2.1 Discuss initial effects of Acquired Brain Injury on the individual
• 2.2 Explain the long term effects of Acquired Brain Injury to include: a. physical b. functional c. cognitive d. behavioural effects
• 2.3 Explain the 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 Define dysphasia and dysarthria
• 3.2 Explain the effects of dysphasia and dysarthria on communication
• 3.3 Compare the different techniques required to support an individual with dysphasia and dysarthria
• 3.4 Evaluate different intervention strategies and assistive tools that support communication.

4. Understand the impact that personality changes can have on an individual and those providing support

• 4.1 Explain the impact of personality changes on the individual
• 4.2 Explain the impact of personality changes on those caring for the individual
• 4.3 Explain how lack of self awareness/insight may affect the individual
• 4.4 Explain the skills needed to support the individual and family/carers to come to terms with personality changes.

5. Understand the impact of challenging behaviour

• 5.1 Explain behaviours which are considered challenging
• 5.2 Analyse the importance of own attitudes, values and skills when supporting an individual to manage their behaviour
• 5.3 Explain measures that should be taken to manage the risk from challenging behaviour
• 5.4 Explain the process for reporting and referring challenging behaviour.