| 1 | Understand Acquired Brain Injury | 1.1 | Define Acquired Brain Injury |
| 1.2 | Describe possible causes of Acquired Brain Injury |
| 1.3 | Explain the difference between a Traumatic Brain Injury and other forms of Acquired Brain Injury |
| 1.4 | Describe brain injuries that are • mild • moderate • severe |
| 2 | Understand the impact on individuals of Acquired Brain Injury | 2.1 | Discuss initial effects of Acquired Brain Injury on the individual |
| 2.2 | Explain the long term effects of Acquired Brain Injury to include • physical • functional • cognitive • behavioural effects |
| 2.3 | Explain the concepts of loss in relation to Acquired Brain Injury for individuals and carers |
| 3 | Understand the specialist communication needs of an individual with Acquired Brain Injury | 3.1 | Define dysphasia and dysarthria |
| 3.2 | Explain the effects of dysphasia and dysarthria on communication |
| 3.3 | Compare the different techniques required to support an individual with dysphasia and dysarthria |
| 3.4 | Evaluate different intervention strategies and assistive tools that support communication |
| 4 | Understand the impact that personality changes can have on an individual and those providing support | 4.1 | Explain the impact of personality changes on the individual |
| 4.2 | Explain the impact of personality changes on those caring for the individual |
| 4.3 | Explain how lack of self awareness/insight may affect the individual |
| 4.4 | Explain the skills needed to support the individual and family/carers to come to terms with personality changes |
| 5 | Understand the impact of challenging behaviour | 5.1 | Explain behaviours which are considered challenging |
| 5.2 | Analyse the importance of own attitudes, values and skills when supporting an individual to manage their behaviour |
| 5.3 | Explain measures that should be taken to manage the risk from challenging behaviour |
| 5.4 | Explain the process for reporting and referring challenging behaviour |
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