Clues (Identifying a possible brain injury)

Behavioral Issues:

wanders off / runs away
impulsive (acts without thinking)
reduced self-esteem
repeated invasion of personal space
short fuse - unable to control outbursts
difficulty maintaining relationships

Cognitive Issues:

easily distracted
seems to "space out"
difficulty understanding
difficulty with reality
seems confused
poor memory
decreased safety awareness
slow to answer questions
difficulty organizing (time, etc.)

Personality Issues:

denies deficits
irritable
egotistical
doesn't listen
asks a lot of questions
argumentative
manipulative
appears unmotivated
moody - laughs or cries easily
depressed
face shows little or no emotion
appears angry

Physical Issues:

fatigue and / or weakness
spasticity and tremors
motor coordination
speech difficulties
seizures
balance
mobility
taste or smell changes

Social Issues:

inappropriate social interaction (overly formal or overly friendly)
interrupts conversations
fabricates stories / lies
inappropriate conversation (sex, drugs, alcohol abuse, etc.)
poor eye contact
goes off on tangents

Verbal Issues:

poor speech
speaks in a monotone
vulgarity / swearing
talks too loud or too soft
has difficulty "finding" words
broken speech