Resources for Families and Support Workers on Communication Changes


Many people experience changes in the way they communicate following an acquired brain injury. These changes can impact on family members and carers and cause worry and stress.

The following resources aim to:

  • Increase understanding regarding the needs of people with Acquired Brain Injury
  • Increase understanding of some of the key cognitive and communication changes that affect a person following an Acquired Brain Injury
  • Provide practical and useful information and ideas for managing, preventing and coping with communication difficulties
  • Provide ideas for where to go for further information, support or advice.
 A group of friends or family communicating together


Understanding Aphasia after Acquired Brain Injury (pdf, 160kb)

Dysarthria following Acquired Brain Injury (pdf, 239kb)

What is Dyspraxia? (pdf, 294kb)

Dyspraxia – Strategies to assist (pdf, 288kb)

Social Communication (Pragmatics) changes following ABI (pdf, 204kb)

Cognitive Communication Strategies (pdf, 172kb)

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) (pdf, 168kb)

Voice disorders following Acquired Brain Injury (pdf, 134kb)



Further information and advice can also be obtained by contacting ABIOS directly or seeking other Professional advice.



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Contact ABIOS
abios@health.qld.gov.au

Last updated: 12 July 2022