This awareness course for acquired brain injury will help those working with and supporting people living with an ABI understand how that person experiences and manages the activities of daily living. The course is a starting point for improving communication with the person and understanding how difficult even the simplest tasks can become.
What you will learn
Outline the function of the brain
Describe the structure of a neurona neuron
Explain the functional anatomy of the brain
Outline the main types of Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Explain the effects of ABI
Discuss the role of rehabilitation in ABI
Explain the key messages of ‘Missed Opportunities’