5.2

• 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