{"id":3968,"date":"2026-09-29T13:10:57","date_gmt":"2026-09-29T03:10:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/invictushealth.com.au\/resources\/traumatic-brain-injury-recovery-first-year\/"},"modified":"2026-09-29T16:25:24","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T06:25:24","slug":"traumatic-brain-injury-recovery-first-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/invictushealth.com.au\/ur\/resources\/traumatic-brain-injury-recovery-first-year\/","title":{"rendered":"\u062f\u0645\u0627\u063a\u06cc \u0635\u062f\u0645\u06d2 \u06a9\u06d2 \u0628\u0639\u062f \u0628\u062d\u0627\u0644\u06cc: \u067e\u06c1\u0644\u0627 \u0633\u0627\u0644 \u06a9\u06cc\u0633\u0627 \u06c1\u0648 \u0633\u06a9\u062a\u0627 \u06c1\u06d2"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; module_class=&#8221;ih-post&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;24px||40px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;90%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;800px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<style>.ih-post a{text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:2px}.ih-post a:hover{color:#D89B2A}.ih-post ul,.ih-post ol{padding-left:1.4em;margin-bottom:1.2em}.ih-post li{margin-bottom:.45em}.ih-post h2{margin-top:1.6em;padding-bottom:.35em}.ih-post h3{margin-top:1.2em;padding-bottom:.3em}.ih-post table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:1em 0 1.6em;font-size:15px;background:#fff;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden}.ih-post th{background:#1C386D;color:#fff;text-align:left;padding:10px 12px;font-weight:600}.ih-post td{padding:10px 12px;border-top:1px solid #E8EBF0;vertical-align:top}.ih-post blockquote{border-left:4px solid #D89B2A;background:#fff;padding:16px 20px;border-radius:0 12px 12px 0;margin:1.2em 0}.ih-keypoints ul{list-style:none!important;padding-left:0!important}.ih-keypoints li{list-style:none!important}.ih-keypoints li{position:relative;padding-left:30px}.ih-keypoints li:before{content:\"\";position:absolute;left:0;top:.55em;width:14px;height:14px;border-radius:50%;background:#D89B2A}.ih-post ol{list-style:decimal!important}.ih-refs ol{font-size:14px;line-height:1.6}.ih-refs li{word-break:break-word}.ih-related a{display:block;background:#fff;border:1px solid #E8EBF0;border-radius:12px;padding:14px 18px;margin-bottom:10px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600}.ih-related a:hover{border-color:#D89B2A;color:#1C386D}.ih-cta p{color:#fff}@media(max-width:600px){.ih-post table{display:block;overflow-x:auto}}<\/style>\n<p>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#172C57&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.75em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Montserrat|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#172C57&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;26px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Montserrat|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#172C57&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; header_3_line_height=&#8221;1.35em&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#1C386D&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;19px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.7em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||32px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Traumatic brain injury recovery rarely follows a straight line. The first year often brings a mix of steady progress, setbacks and adjustments, for the injured person and for the people around them.<\/p>\n<p>No two brain injuries are the same, so no guide can tell you exactly what will happen. What follows is a general picture of what the first year can involve, the changes to look out for, and where to find help along the way.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#172C57&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.75em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Montserrat|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#172C57&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;26px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Montserrat|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#172C57&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; header_3_line_height=&#8221;1.35em&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#1C386D&#8221; module_class=&#8221;ih-keypoints&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;28px|32px|20px|32px|false|false&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||16px||false|false&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|16px|16px|16px|16px&#8221; border_width_left=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_left=&#8221;#D89B2A&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0;\">Key points<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The biggest improvements after a brain injury usually happen in the first few months, but recovery can continue for years.<\/li>\n<li>Fatigue, slower thinking, memory and concentration problems, and changes in mood are common after a moderate or severe injury.<\/li>\n<li>Rehabilitation focuses on practical goals, such as managing daily tasks, returning to work or study, and relationships.<\/li>\n<li>Driving, work and study usually need a gradual, planned return, guided by the treating team.<\/li>\n<li>Families and carers also need information and support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#172C57&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.75em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Montserrat|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#172C57&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;26px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Montserrat|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#172C57&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; header_3_line_height=&#8221;1.35em&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#1C386D&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>What is a traumatic brain injury?<\/h2>\n<p>A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is caused by a blow to the head, or by the head being forced to move rapidly forwards or backwards, as can happen in a car crash, fall, assault or sports accident. It is one type of acquired brain injury, which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthdirect.gov.au\/acquired-brain-injury-abi\">healthdirect<\/a> defines as damage to the brain that occurs at any time after birth.<\/p>\n<p>Brain injuries range from mild to severe. <a href=\"https:\/\/synapse.org.au\/fact-sheet\/traumatic-brain-injury\/\">Synapse<\/a>, Australia&#8217;s brain injury organisation, explains that doctors use the Glasgow Coma Scale, a score from 3 to 15, to rate severity soon after injury. Scores of 13 or more indicate a mild injury, 9 to 12 moderate, and 8 or below severe. How long a person is in post-traumatic amnesia is another important guide to severity.<\/p>\n<p>This article focuses mainly on moderate and severe injuries. Many people with a mild injury (concussion) recover well within days to weeks, but anyone with ongoing symptoms should see their GP.<\/p>\n<h2>The early weeks: hospital and post-traumatic amnesia<\/h2>\n<p>After a moderate or severe injury, a person may spend time in intensive care, then on a hospital ward. Many go through a period of post-traumatic amnesia (PTA), a state of confusion where they cannot form new day-to-day memories. They may not know where they are, may repeat questions, and may be restless or agitated.<\/p>\n<p>PTA can be distressing for families. It helps to know that it is a recognised stage of recovery. Hospital staff usually track it with daily questions. Keeping the environment calm, limiting visitors and gently reorienting the person can help.<\/p>\n<p>Once out of PTA, many people move to an inpatient rehabilitation unit, where a team works on physical skills, communication, thinking and daily living tasks.<\/p>\n<h2>Months 1 to 3: coming home<\/h2>\n<p>Returning home is a big step. It is often when the effects of the injury become clearer, because daily life is more demanding than a hospital ward. healthdirect lists common effects of acquired brain injury, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Thinking:<\/strong> problems with memory, concentration, planning, organisation and communication, and confusion<\/li>\n<li><strong>Physical:<\/strong> tiredness, sleep changes, weakness, poor balance, headaches and seizures<\/li>\n<li><strong>Emotions and behaviour:<\/strong> mood swings, irritability, feeling on edge and personality changes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Fatigue<\/h3>\n<p>Synapse describes <a href=\"https:\/\/synapse.org.au\/fact-sheet\/managing-fatigue\/\">fatigue after brain injury<\/a> as common and highly disabling. The brain has to work harder to do things that used to be automatic, so tasks like a conversation in a noisy caf\u00e9 or reading an email can be draining. Planning rest breaks, breaking tasks into smaller steps, and doing demanding things at the time of day when energy is highest can help.<\/p>\n<h3>Thinking changes in daily life<\/h3>\n<p>Changes in thinking often show up in ordinary moments. For example, a person might:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>lose track halfway through a task, such as making a cup of tea<\/li>\n<li>forget what was said in a conversation earlier that day<\/li>\n<li>find it hard to follow a group conversation or a TV plot<\/li>\n<li>take much longer to reply to messages or make decisions<\/li>\n<li>struggle to plan a shopping trip or keep track of appointments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Simple supports help a lot at this stage: one shared calendar, phone reminders, a whiteboard for the day&#8217;s plan, and keeping keys, wallet and phone in the same place.<\/p>\n<h3>Lack of awareness<\/h3>\n<p>Some people are not fully aware of the changes in themselves after a brain injury. This is caused by the injury, not by stubbornness. Gentle, specific feedback and a good rehabilitation team can help.<\/p>\n<h2>Months 3 to 12: rehabilitation and getting back to life<\/h2>\n<p>healthdirect notes that the biggest improvements happen in the first few months after an injury, but recovery can continue for years afterwards. In this stage, rehabilitation often shifts towards real-world goals, such as cooking a meal, catching public transport, managing money or returning to work.<\/p>\n<h3>Rehabilitation<\/h3>\n<p>Community rehabilitation may involve occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech pathologists, psychologists, neuropsychologists and case managers. International guidelines for thinking problems after TBI, called <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/36594858\/\">INCOG 2.0<\/a>, recommend first checking for factors that make attention worse, such as hearing, vision, fatigue, sleep, pain, anxiety, depression, substance use and medicines. They also support strategy training focused on everyday activities.<\/p>\n<h3>Work and study<\/h3>\n<p>Returning to work or study is an important goal for many people. A gradual, planned return usually works better than going back full time straight away. This might mean shorter hours, fewer tasks, written instructions, regular breaks and a quiet space to work.<\/p>\n<h3>Driving<\/h3>\n<p>Driving draws on attention, speed of thinking, vision and judgement. Under the national <a href=\"https:\/\/austroads.gov.au\/publications\/assessing-fitness-to-drive\/ap-g56\/neurological-conditions\/other-neurological-and-neurodevelopmental-conditions\">Assessing Fitness to Drive<\/a> standards, a head injury affects licensing if it leads to ongoing impairment or seizures. The standards note that clinical, neuropsychological or practical driving assessments can help decide fitness to drive. Drivers have a legal obligation to tell their licensing authority when a condition is likely to affect driving.<\/p>\n<h3>Alcohol and other drugs<\/h3>\n<p>Alcohol and other drugs can affect thinking, balance, sleep and mood, and may interact with medicines. Synapse suggests limiting alcohol as part of managing fatigue after brain injury. Talk with your doctor about what is safe for you.<\/p>\n<h2>Emotional changes and mental health<\/h2>\n<p>Adjusting to life after a brain injury is hard. Low mood, anxiety, frustration and grief for the life you had before are common, for the injured person and their family. Some changes come directly from the injury to the brain, and some are a natural reaction to what has happened.<\/p>\n<p>Psychological support can help with adjustment, mood and relationships. If you are in danger, call 000. For 24-hour crisis support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.<\/p>\n<h3>Support for families and carers<\/h3>\n<p>Family members often take on new roles, from driving to appointments to managing finances. It is common to feel exhausted and unsure. Synapse and Brain Injury Australia provide information and support for people with brain injury and their families, and the healthdirect helpline (1800 022 222) can guide you to local services.<\/p>\n<h2>How Invictus Health can help<\/h2>\n<p>A <a href=\"\/services\/neuropsychology-assessments\/\">neuropsychology assessment<\/a> can describe changes in memory, attention, speed and planning, and guide rehabilitation, work and study plans. Where an injury involves a TAC, WorkCover or other claim, we provide <a href=\"\/medico-legal-assessments\/\">medico-legal assessments<\/a>. We also prepare <a href=\"\/services\/ndis-assessments\/\">NDIS assessments and reports<\/a>, and offer <a href=\"\/services\/counselling\/\">counselling<\/a> for people with brain injury and their families.<\/p>\n<p>This article is general information only. Please speak with your treating team or another qualified professional about your own situation.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; module_class=&#8221;ih-post&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||40px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;90%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;800px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Frequently asked questions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;0d2e527a-4607-4ae2-8846-c79e0fe77b57&#8243; title_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;26px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||24px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How long does it take to recover from a traumatic brain injury?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;3c819e1c-a1df-44e0-b295-91df504cac97&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||16px||false|false&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-b0086ec0-695e-4e66-9415-2f92abceb706%22:%91%22background_color%22%93,%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22icon_color%22,%22title_text_color%22,%22open_toggle_text_color%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>It varies widely. Recovery depends on the severity and location of the injury, age, general health and the support available. healthdirect notes that the biggest improvements usually happen in the first few months, but recovery can continue for years. Some people return to their previous activities, while others have lasting changes and learn new ways of doing things.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Is it normal to feel exhausted months after a brain injury?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;3c819e1c-a1df-44e0-b295-91df504cac97&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||16px||false|false&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-b0086ec0-695e-4e66-9415-2f92abceb706%22:%91%22background_color%22%93,%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22icon_color%22,%22title_text_color%22,%22open_toggle_text_color%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Yes. Fatigue is one of the most common effects of brain injury and can last well beyond the first few months. It is not laziness. The brain is working harder to process information. Pacing activities, planning rest breaks and building up gradually can help. An occupational therapist or neuropsychologist can suggest strategies that fit your routine.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;When should someone have a neuropsychological assessment after a brain injury?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;3c819e1c-a1df-44e0-b295-91df504cac97&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||16px||false|false&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-b0086ec0-695e-4e66-9415-2f92abceb706%22:%91%22background_color%22%93,%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22icon_color%22,%22title_text_color%22,%22open_toggle_text_color%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Timing depends on the purpose. A brief assessment may happen in hospital to guide discharge planning. A fuller assessment is often done once the person is out of post-traumatic amnesia and medically stable, commonly some months after injury, to guide rehabilitation, return to work or study, and support needs. Later assessments can measure progress over time.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Can personality change after a brain injury?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;3c819e1c-a1df-44e0-b295-91df504cac97&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||16px||false|false&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-b0086ec0-695e-4e66-9415-2f92abceb706%22:%91%22background_color%22%93,%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22icon_color%22,%22title_text_color%22,%22open_toggle_text_color%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Yes. Injury to the brain, particularly the frontal lobes, can change how a person controls emotions, behaviour and social responses. Families may notice irritability, impulsivity, reduced motivation or less awareness of others. These changes can be hard for everyone. Psychological support, education for family members and practical strategies can help.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Can I get NDIS support after a brain injury?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;3c819e1c-a1df-44e0-b295-91df504cac97&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||16px||false|false&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-b0086ec0-695e-4e66-9415-2f92abceb706%22:%91%22background_color%22%93,%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22icon_color%22,%22title_text_color%22,%22open_toggle_text_color%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Some people with a lasting brain injury are eligible for NDIS support, depending on the NDIS access rules and how the injury affects daily life. People injured in transport or work accidents may be covered by schemes such as the TAC, WorkSafe or icare instead. 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Acquired brain injury (ABI). healthdirect. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthdirect.gov.au\/acquired-brain-injury-abi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">healthdirect.gov.au\/acquired-brain-injury-abi<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Synapse. Traumatic brain injury (fact sheet). Synapse, Australia&#8217;s Brain Injury Organisation. <a href=\"https:\/\/synapse.org.au\/fact-sheet\/traumatic-brain-injury\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">synapse.org.au\/fact-sheet\/traumatic-brain-injury<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Synapse. Managing fatigue (fact sheet). Synapse, Australia&#8217;s Brain Injury Organisation. <a href=\"https:\/\/synapse.org.au\/fact-sheet\/managing-fatigue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">synapse.org.au\/fact-sheet\/managing-fatigue<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Austroads. Assessing Fitness to Drive: Other neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions. Austroads; 2022. <a href=\"https:\/\/austroads.gov.au\/publications\/assessing-fitness-to-drive\/ap-g56\/neurological-conditions\/other-neurological-and-neurodevelopmental-conditions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">austroads.gov.au\/publications\/assessing-fitness-to-drive\/&#8230;<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Ponsford J, Velikonja D, Janzen S, et al. INCOG 2.0 guidelines for cognitive rehabilitation following traumatic brain injury, part II: attention and information processing speed. Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation. 2023;38(1):38-51. <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/36594858\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/36594858<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#172C57&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.75em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Montserrat|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#172C57&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;26px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Montserrat|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#172C57&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; header_3_line_height=&#8221;1.35em&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#1C386D&#8221; module_class=&#8221;ih-related&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Related articles<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"\/resources\/cognitive-rehabilitation-strategies\/\">Cognitive rehabilitation: practical strategies after a brain injury<\/a><a href=\"\/resources\/ndis-acquired-brain-injury\/\">NDIS access after an acquired brain injury<\/a><a href=\"\/resources\/what-is-a-neuropsychological-assessment\/\">What is a neuropsychological assessment? 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