WHAT is neurodivergence, and WHY important in brain injuries?
Autism and brain injuries share several cognitive and physical presentations. These include; gastrointestinal symptoms, learning challenges, seizures, sensory processing disruption, and behavioral symptoms.
Inflammation after a Brain Injury
After a brain injury, your brain can feel like it is on fire. Leading to constant brain fog, headaches, intolerance of light or noise, inability to focus or concentrate, sleep disturbances and much more.
Oxidative Stress after a Brain Injury
Reducing the possibility of long-term symptoms requires stopping secondary influx, including Oxidative Stress. Oxidative stress is basically ‘the straw that breaks the camel’s back’ in TBI recovery.