Monthly Archives: May 2017

"We would like to see earlier identification and support for children with brain injuries to help them succeed in school."

"Positive and coordinated neuro-rehab interventions for children and young people is proven to bring health improvements; improve independence; reduces the need for sheltered living; decreases vulnerability; decreases drop-out rates in schools; decreases youth offending"

"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"

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

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

"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"

"When different organisations assess different aspects of a child's neuro-rehabilitation needs, everyone looks at things from a different perspective and have conflicting priorities"

"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."

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

"Intensive and individualized approaches work. A one-size-fits-all approach doesn't. You have to make it relevant to the child."