Unit 422-256 Assignment

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Unit 422-256 Understand the impact of Acquired Brain Injury on individuals Outcome 1 understand acquired brain injury 1. Describe what acquired brain injury is An acquired brain injury is also referred to as a traumatic brain injury and is a brain injury that happens after the time of birth. 2. Identify possible causes of acquired brain injury * Causes of acquired brain injury can include airway obstruction * Near-drowning, choking * Electrical shock or lightning strike * Trauma to the head and/or neck * Heart attack, stroke. * Toxic exposure- poisonous chemicals and gases, such as carbon monoxide poisoning. Outcome 2 Understand the impact of an acquired brain injury on the individual 1. List initial effects…show more content…
Explain what is meant by the term dysarthria. Dysarthria is a disorder of speech 3. Describe the communication challenges presented to the individual and self by dysphasia and dysarthria. People with dysphasia often have language that is fluent with a normal rhythm and articulation but it is meaningless as they fail to comprehend what they are saying because they have problems word finding. So they can be asking for something but the words mean something else and communication could be difficult when talking to the individual. People with dysarthria have trouble making certain sounds or words. Their speech is poorly pronounced (such as slurring), and the rhythm or speed of their speech changes. Other symptoms…show more content…
It may be difficult to move the lips, tongue, or jaw. It can be hard to be able to hear the individual so you could get them to write words down on a paper. 4. Identify skills required to support an individual with specialist communication needs Using non-verbal messages to communicate like the use of signs, symbols, pictures; writing; head movement, hand movement or eye contact. Objects of reference, human and technological aids to communication such as a voice box or even a mobile phone to text. Using skills to keeping a conversation going. Knowing how to ask questions effectively. Outcome 4 Understand the impact that Personality changes can have on an individual and those providing support 1. Outline changes in personality that an individual may experience as a result of acquired brain injury. Aggressive tendencies, anger control problems, impatience, difficulty to tolerate frustrations and has decreased social skills, irritability, lack of self-awareness, lack of
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