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This module provides information about the range of communication problems that may result following a traumatic brain injury (TBI), as well as strategies for dealing with some of these deficits. Rationale Communication is a complex function, often adversely affected following a brain injury. The ability to communicate effectively is highly valued, which means problems with communication can seriously limit a person’s life. Through lack of understanding, workers or carers may treat a person with a communication deficit inappropriately (eg. by treating them as having an intellectual impairment). It is important, therefore, to have a basic understanding of how communication can be affected following brain injury, as well as strategies to facilitate better communication. Outcomes At the end of this module, you should be able to: 2.1 explain different forms of communication and how we use them 2.2 reflect on your experience of communication difficulties 2.3 identify three
principal sources of communication difficulties 2.4 identify communication problems that result from damage to the communication areas of the brain 2.5identify communication/cognitive problems that result from a TBI 2.6 recognise social communication deficits that may result from frontal lobe damage 2.7 identify possible strategies for dealing with communication problems resulting from TBI Module 2 compiled by: Compiled by past
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