Category Archives: cognitive effects

Picking up the pieces

Posted on October 15, 2018 by craig lock

picture from http://www.shatteredbrokendreams.wordpress.com Timothy Giles was punched in the head, twice. He explains how his life was changed forever. https://nzherald.pressreader.com/search?query=picking%20up%20the%20pieces%20%20timothy%20giles&in=ALL&date=Anytime&hideSimilar=0 Still Whilst the brain injury may significantly affect/impact many areas of your life… “You are not defined by your traumatic brain injury.” … Continue reading →

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Remember The 13 Common things that people face difficulties having brain injury

Posted on June 27, 2016 by craig lock

  After a brain injury, many people have difficulties with speaking, listening or being aware of other people’s non-verbal communication. These difficulties can include problems with talking and writing; or with understanding what they are reading, or what someone is … Continue reading →

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Head/Brain Injury and Dysphasia (or Aphasia)

Posted on February 28, 2016 by craig lock

  Head/Brain Injury and Dysphasia (or Aphasia) and http://www.traumaticbraininjurytbi.wordpress.com “When a brain has been damaged, new neural pathways can be formed, learnt, strengthened and developed over time …with habit-forming, focus and practice.” – me “With focus, dedication, persistence and especially patience, support … Continue reading →

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The most Basic Virtue after a TBI is Cognition

Posted on February 11, 2016 by craig lock

What is the most important thing to the TBI Survivor for improvement? Some would think perseverance and some would think consistency. Both are important, but there may be an even more influential virtue. I suggest that the most influential virtue … Continue reading →

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The Cognitive Effects of Brain (Head) Injury

Posted on January 12, 2016 by craig lock

My book is being published and should be out later today Amazon (e-book) see   and the paperback has just been published see “Compare it (your head) to a jelly in a bowl. The bowl is the skull – a … Continue reading →

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Head/Brain Injury and Dysphasia (or Aphasia)

Posted on August 21, 2015 by craig lock

What is Dysphasia? I had great difficulty in talking at first. Even with much effort over the years, this is an area in which I’ve always had some difficulty (telling stories- very short, even jokes when the words just don’t … Continue reading →

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Living with Long-Term Brain (Head) Injury

Posted on May 31, 2013 by craig lock

Article Title: Living with Long-Term Brain (Head) Injury Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): head injury, brain injury, William Fairbank, effects of brain/head injury, neuro-psychology, brain, cognitive difficulties, medical information, medical resources (enough there now, craig) Web sites: http://www.williamfairbank.com … Continue reading →

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Cognitive Problems after Traumatic Brain Injury

Posted on May 22, 2013 by craig lock

  Cognitive Problems after Traumatic Brain Injury from http://www.msktc.org/tbi/factsheets/Cognitive-Problems-After-Traumatic-Brain-Injury Based on Research by TBI Model Systems What is cognition? Cognition is the act of knowing or thinking. It includes the ability to choose, understand, remember and use information. Cognition includes: Attention … Continue reading →

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