Monthly Archives: May 2016

"We are medical practitioners. The real experts are the parents. Over the last 35 years they have taught me everything I know"

"We need to harness the power of brain plasticity for treating children and young people with brain injury, especially at the key ages of 0-3 and at ages 10-16"

"Children and young people have poor social competence post brain injury due to reduced cognition, executive functions, and emotional control. As a result they are twice as likely to have mental health issues in the future"

"Case management for children and young people post acquired brain injury is 'pivotal' to successful outcomes and must be local"

"Parent-supported interventions after paediatric ABI bring reductions to the cost to society"

"Brain development is complex and prolonged. Brain plasticity is influenced by a range of factors. Plasticity provides a base for neuro-rehab therapies and treatment"

"With support parents cope better so the child has a better recovery"

"Families need to be properly supported as 'resilience' is key to delivering successful outcomes for children and young people."

"Thousands of children and young people living in the UK today without the help and support that can make a huge difference to their lives"

"Rehabilitation interventions can lead to positive outcomes for children and their families if delivered in the familiar home environment and applied to everyday situations"