Fact Sheets

"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"

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

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

"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"

"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"

"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"

"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"

"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"

"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"