Monthly Archives: June 2016

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

"Often families don't have the financial capability to access services. We need to rethink how we deliver neuro-rehab services to children and young people"

"There are problems with getting people into neuro-rehab. Those most in need are often those most excluded due to a lack of socio-economic resources."

"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."

"More play increases brain plasticity and makes for better recovery post brain injury"

"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"

"When someone has a brain injury, early access to local, specialist rehabilitation is crucial to ensure the maximum recovery and make significant savings to the state in health costs"

"Too often children and young people with ABI are discharged from hospital without specialist brain support that they and their families need to overcome lifelong challenges"