Managing Disorders of Social and Behavioural Control and Disorders of Apathy

Behavioural changes in the aftermath of acquired brain injury (ABI) can have long lasting and significant consequences for the person, their family and society in general. The term ‘challenging behaviour’ has often been applied to such changes because of its potential to increase risk of harm to self and others and the damaging impact on the community. Studies consistently suggest challenging behaviour following ABI comprises a greater long-term impediment to community integration than physical disabilities.