A brain injury, no matter how subtle, can impact on cognition, memory, processing speed, planning and organising – skills fundamental to the basics of communication, such as word finding, expressing intent and understanding.

A brain injury often affects social performance, perception and judgement. Knowing what to say or what not to say and how to say it and interpreting nonverbal and verbal nuances are  skills pivotal to attaining and sustaining work, friendships and support networks..