Monthly Archives: January 2020

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

"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"

"Healthy teens are better at identifying strategies to deal with barriers. KIDS WITH ABI'S CAN'T!"

"Taking brain injured children home causes high stress for families. Disjointed services exacerbate family stress levels."

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

"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"

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

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

"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"