• March 4, 2015
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    Brain Injury Facts & Figures
    ABI Basics

    The annual incidence of TBI is greater than that of Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injury, HIV/AIDS and Breast Cancer combined. www.onf.org Neurotrauma injuries (brain injury, spinal cord injury) impact over half a million Ontarians and create a cost burden to […]

  • March 4, 2015
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    Glossary of ABI Terms
    ABI Basics

    A    B   C   D  E   F   G   H   I   J   K   L   M   N   O  P   Q   R   S  T   U   V   W   X   Y   Z A Abstract Concept A concept or idea not related to any specific […]

  • March 4, 2015
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    Concussions
    ABI Basics

    A concussion is a disturbance in brain function that occurs following either a blow to the head or as a result of the violent shaking of the head. Signs Observed Appears to be dazed or stunned Is confused about […]

  • March 4, 2015
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    Damages to Specific Areas of the Brain
    ABI Basics

    Different areas of the brain are responsible for specific functions.  Damage to the brain can result in different types and severity of deficits from one individual to another.  The behaviours that emerge after an ABI are unique to each […]