Following brain injury, behavioural changes may arise as a direct result of neurological damage, particularly where there has been damage to the frontal lobes and associated neuronal networks. This may result in emotional and behavioural dysregulation. The person may present with irritability, emotional lability, anxiety, agitation and occasionally aggression.
In addition, other neurological sequelae of brain injury may contribute to increased levels of confusion, distress and anxiety potentially resulting in the development of behavioural difficulties. These neurological sequelae include:
- Cognitive impairments including attention, information processing, memory and executive functioning.
- Communication impairments.
- Sensory overload/overwhelm (normal levels of stimuli such as noise which are experienced by the person as uncomfortable):
Please click on the links below for further information relating to the impact of neurological sequelae of brain injury on behaviour:
Behaviour and Executive Functioning Difficulties
Behaviour and other Cognitive Difficulties
Communication and Challenging Behaviour