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

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

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

Deborah Andrews; New Zealand

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

Recolo; United Kingdom

"More play increases brain plasticity and makes for better recovery post brain injury"

Professor Bryan Kolb; Canada

"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"

Headway; United Kingdom

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

Roberta De Pompeii; USA

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

Dalton Leong; Chief Executive of the Children's Trust

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

Shari Wade; USA

"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"

The Children's Trust; United Kingdom

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

Deborah Andrews; New Zealand

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.