Problems caused by an Acquired Brain Injury

Physical	Communication	Cognitive	Behavioural / Emotional
Motor Deficits Sensory Deficits Dysphagia (Swallowing Difficulties) Seizures Other	Language Deficits Aphasia Apraxia Dysarthia Dysgraphia Dyslexia	General Impairment Of Memory Attention Perception Problem Solving Insight Safety Awareness / Risk Taking Self Monitoring Social Judgement	Deficits Emotional Lability Poor Initiation Mood Change Adjustment Problems Agressive Outbursts Disinhibition Poor Motivation Inappropriate Sexual Behaviour Psychosis

Source: British Society of Rehabilitation Medicine and the Royal College of Physicians 2003

"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"

Recolo; United Kingdom

"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"

Professor Bryan Kolb; Canada

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

Deborah Andrews; New Zealand

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

Roberta De Pompeii; USA

"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."

Vicki Anderson; Australia

"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"

Dalton Leong; Chief Executive of the Children's Trust

"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"

Cathy Jonson; Rehab without Walls; United Kingdom.

I was very impressed with the results you have had with the young people you have worked with.

"Strength-based family intervention after pediatric ABI is essential. Parents need to be equipped with the skills to cope and advocate for the child."

Caron Gan; Canada

"My colleague was blown away by the tremendous work your organisation is doing for society." Social Worker

OUR MISSION: To work to remove inequalities for children & young people affected by acquired brain injury; and provide effective support to their families that makes a real difference to their lives.