According to the Brain Injury Association of America:  "An acquired brain injury (ABI) is an injury to the brain that is not hereditary, congenital, degenerative, or induced by birth trauma. Essentially, this type of brain injury is one that has occurred after birth. The injury results in a change to the brain’s neuronal activity, which affects the physical integrity, metabolic activity, or functional ability of nerve cells in the brain. An acquired brain injury is the umbrella term for all brain injuries.".

• traumatic brain injuries can be classified as open or closed (penetrating or non-penetrating).  These can result in an alteration of brain function.  

• stroke

• tumour

• infection

• hypoxia

• encephalitis

The emphasis isn't on medical detail—it's on how these conditions can affect learning.

Memory

Forgetting conversations, appointments and instructions.

Attention

Difficulty concentrating for long periods.

Processing Speed

Taking longer to understand information.

Executive Function

Planning.

Organisation.

Starting tasks.

Completing tasks.

Fatigue

Mental exhaustion after relatively short periods of study.

Confidence

Many people lose confidence in their abilities after a brain injury.

I believe effective educational support begins with understanding the individual. Every acquired brain injury is different, so rather than following a standard programme, I work collaboratively with each client to identify strengths, understand challenges and develop practical strategies that fit their daily life. 

• planning assignments

• memory techniques

• organisation systems

• executive functioning strategies

• confidence building

• study routines

• technology

• realistic goal setting

this part is still under construction

• Planning.

• Organisation.

• Starting tasks.

• Completing tasks.