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"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"

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

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

"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"

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

"Rehabilitation interventions can lead to positive outcomes for children and their families if delivered in the familiar home environment and applied to everyday situations"

"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"

"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"

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

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