Community Developmental Services

ACQUIRED BRAIN DISORDER (He-M 522)*:  "A disruption in brain functioning that:

         (1)   Is not congenital or caused by birth trauma;

(2)   Presents a severe and life-long disabling condition which significantly impairs a person’s ability to function in society;

(3)   Occurs prior to age 60; and

(4)   Is attributable to one or more of the following reasons:

a.   External trauma to the brain as a result of:

               1.  A motor vehicle incident;

      2.  A fall;

      3.  An assault; or

4.        Another related traumatic incident or occurrence;

b.   Anoxic or hypoxic injury to the brain such as from:

                1.   Cardiopulmonary arrest;

2.      Carbon monoxide poisoning;

3.      Airway obstruction;

4.      Hemorrhage; or

5.      Near drowning;

c.   Infectious diseases such as encephalitis and meningitis;

d.   Brain tumor;

e.    Intracranial surgery;

f.    Cerebrovascular disruption such as a stroke;

g.   Toxic exposure; and

h.   Other neurological disorders such as Huntington’s disease or multiple sclerosis which predominantly affect the central nervous system; and

(5)   Is manifested by:

a)      Significant decline in cognitive functioning and ability; and/or

b)      Deterioration in:

1.      Personality;

2.      Impulse control;

3.      Judgment;

4.      Modulation of mood; or

5.      Awareness of deficits. "

*The Area Agency can only provide services under He-M 522, including Service Coordination, that are reviewed and approved by the Head Injury Services of the Department of Developmental Services (1-800-852-3345, ext. 5035).

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