Body-Object Knowledge and Its Relevance
Fig. 3.1 Headwork 1: ‘Talk-about’ cards relevant to the literature on IQ loss 3.3.2 Memory Loss After ABI There were numerous studies around memory and ABI in the literature reviewed—working memory,…
Capturing Insights
Fig. 6.1 Three research themes Keys to the ABI Cage 6.3 Alternate Ways to Conduct the Interview ‘Handy Thinking Tools’ were prepared to provide an alternative structure for the interviews for…
Reflection, Understanding and Insight from the Educational/Learning Perspective
Fig. 5.1 Headwork 17: How Keys to the ABI Cage addressed the issue of motivation 5.2.2 Engagement Is Influenced by Expectations and Self-perceptions From educational theory, we learn that in order…
Understanding What Negatively Affects the Lifeworld of People with ABI
A labyrinth—a winding, twisting path walked to aid reflection—explains the right brain, creative process of ‘‘Keys’ to the ABI Cage’. The process involves imagery, imagination and intuition and an opportunity…
Acquired Brain Injury
Fig. 1.1 Websites reviewed in 2009 The first six Websites were chosen for a more detailed review that involved assessment of whether the information was suitable for a person with physical,…
The Body-Subject Perspective of ABI—A Literature Review of Qualitative Studies
The Blind Men and the Elephant: John Godfry Saxe (1816–87) (see Saxe, 1995 ) It was six men of Indostan To learning much inclined, Who went to see the Elephant…
Factors that Positively Affect the Lifeworld of the Person with ABI: ‘Keys’ for Change
Fig. 8.1 People with ABI: overview of findings of factors that positively affect the life of people wirg ABI 8.2.1 Hope The overarching theme of ‘hope’ encompassed determination, wishful thinking and…
Parting Thoughts: Finding a Balance
This book has shown that participants with ABI had insight into their difficulties, differences and feelings and the many Keys that opened their ABI Cage. As they reflected, they realised…
Discussion: Illuminating ‘Blind Spots’ for the Health Service Providers
Fig. 9.1 Keys to the ABI cage The lists in Fig. 9.1 present concepts at differing levels. Some are about attitudes (being positive, sense of humour); others are about outcomes (success, achieving…
Understanding the Assumptions of Major Models of Disability Theory
© Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2018Christine Durham and Paul RamcharanInsight into Acquired Brain Injuryhttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-5666-6_2 2. Understanding the Assumptions of Major Models of Disability Theory Christine Durham1 and Paul Ramcharan2 (1) Eltham, VIC, Australia (2) Future Social…
