Symptoms of Brain Injury

A person with a brain injury is likely to experience some of the following symptoms:

Cognitive and language issues, including decreased awareness of deficits and/or difficulty with:

• Attention and concentration
• Memory
• Confusion
• Problem solving
• Decision making and judgment
• Word finding
• Understanding conversation

Physical functions may be affected in ways that cause difficulty with:

• Walking
• Coordination or balance
• Swallowing
• Changes in vision
• Changes in hearing
• Headache and/or dizziness
• Fatigue
• Paralysis or weakness
• Slurred speech

Psychosocial behavior changes may include:

• Negative changes in social skills and/or relationships
• Anger/stress management issues
• Increased impulsivity
• Decreased initiation
• Change in sleeping patterns
• Behavioral and mood changes
• Restlessness and/or agitation
• Anxiety and/or Depression

Brain Injury Rehabilitiation