In the courtroom, an accused with a Brain Injury may:
- Not be able to behave according to the conventions and solemnity of the courtroom
- Not understand the severity of their situation
- Act inappropriately and or act impulsively or without inhibition
- Be overly friendly, aggressive or withdrawn
- Appear to have no remorse or consideration for others involved in the case
Two common reactions of those with sensory processing difficulties are to either shut down or act out. When a person with a Brain Injury shuts down, he or she may “go flat” or display a flat affect, limiting his or her response. Conversely, the accused with a Brain Injury may also act out with verbal or physical rage.
Information has been adapted with permission from www.fasdjustice.ca