Traumatic / Acquired Brain Injury

There are two types of acquired brain injuries: traumatic and non-traumatic. A traumatic brain injury changes the brain’s function as a result of a traumatic impact to the head, such as a fall, assault, motor vehicle accident or sport injury. A non-traumatic brain injury, often referred to as an acquired brain injury, damages the brain through internal incidents, such as a stroke, lack of oxygen, aneurysm or a tumor.

When someone experiences a significant brain injury, they must go through a major life adjustment due to the possible cognitive, physical and emotional consequences. Dungarvin’s interdisciplinary teams support individuals going through this process, as well as those who require support throughout their lives. The teams create a service plan tailored to meet each person’s unique needs and goals.

Support is provided through a variety of different services, depending on a person’s needs and the state in which they live, and can include day programs, hourly supports, in-home services, case management, residential services, and vocational/supported employment services.