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    • an acquired brain injury (ABI) is any type of brain injury that occurs after birth
    • an ABI can be due to an injury from an external force, such as a blow to the head. this is called a traumatic brain injury (TBI).
    • an ABI can be due to an injury from an internal factor, such as lack of oxygen. this is called a non-traumatic brain injury (NTBI).
    • brain injury can affect a persons biological, psychological and social functioning
    • damage to the right parietal lobe can sometimes cause spatial neglect
    • damage to the left hemisphere can produce impaired language disability known as aphasia
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