Acquired Brain Injury

Effects from an acquired brain injury can be both physical and/or psychological, including subtle cognitive and behavioral disturbances which can impact academic performance. A student with an acquired brain injury may experience difficulties with memory, retaining information or retrieving information. Communication skills may be affected in either the expressive or receptive modes. Some motor impairment may also be evident. With accommodations, often similar to those made for students with learning disabilities, a student with an acquired brain injury can succeed at the university level.