The early days after your child’s brain injury
Raising a child brings challenges to all parents, and for parents of a child with a brain injury, those challenges can be magnified.
Read moreAt times the emotional challenges can seem overwhelming, but many parents also say that this life-changing event has also helped them realise what’s really important and value what they do have. Many families also discover they’re not alone – linking up with others in a similar situation provides great support.
Raising a child brings challenges to all parents, and for parents of a child with a brain injury, those challenges can be magnified.
Read moreParents generally want the best for their children. Despite obstacles presented by a brain injury, parents can still bring out their children's strengths, help them to ride out the difficulties, and enable them to develop to their full potential.
Read moreGrowing up involves taking risks - this is normal as young people 'test the waters' and move towards independence and adulthood.
Read moreChildren and young people with a brain injury may have difficulty with the social skills that most of us take for granted.
Read moreLanguage and everyday living skills may need particular attention to ensure that a child with a brain injury recovers to the fullest extent possible over the years.
Read moreIn the aftermath of your child acquiring a brain injury it can be easy to neglect your family. Caring for a child with a brain injury can take a great deal of time and energy. It's easy for everyone else's needs to get side-lined, and difficult to get the balance right.
Read moreA brain injury can disrupt the long and complicated process to move from childhood through to being a mature adult.
Read moreBrain injury in a child causes many different reactions in the family. There is no single, predictable pattern but the ongoing emotional stress can be very difficult.
Read moreA brain injury can be a devastating experience for the parents of an injured adult child.
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