Monthly Archives: August 2023

"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"

"NHS clinicians struggle with what intervention to prioritise in paediatric neuro-rehabilitation due to limited clinical time and the complexity of needs. Children, clinicians, parents and schools all have different neuro-rehabilitation priorities"

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

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

"Participation in teen sports and normal activities leads to improved quality of life for children and young people post brain injury and helps to maximise outcomes"

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

"Pediatric neuro-rehabilitation cannot be delivered in isolation. The needs of the child have to be looked at both holistically and within the context of the family unit. Parents need to be empowered to be parents in post-acute pediatric neuro-rehabilitation following brain injury"

"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"

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