A brain injury can affect every area of a child’s life, including thinking, behavior, emotions, communication, physical abilities and personal relationships. Recovery from a brain injury is a process that takes time and can be difficult. Ongoing lifestyle and relationship adjustments may be necessary. Family activities, schedules, roles and responsibilities often must change. Educators may need to make changes to help the child function in school.

The attached guide is intended to help family members, teachers and other caregivers understand common thinking, behavioral, emotional and communication changes that can result from a child’s brain injury. It also outlines strategies to help a child adapt to these changes, and issues that may arise when the child returns home, to school and to the community. After reading this information, discuss questions or concerns with a member of your child’s health care team.

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Guide to Understand Pediatric Brain Injury - MC1298-02