Children, young people and families living with an acquired brain injury (ABI), whether through accident, illness, injury or abuse, are rarely offered psychological therapy, and yet the benefits of such interventions can be profound. This important new book, providing a selection of practice examples and insights from frontline practitioners, will be essential reading for any paediatric therapist or clinician. It features a range of therapeutic models, includes direct and indirect work, group work and family therapy, with settings varying from inpatient neurorehabilitation to community work and the transition to education.
Key Features
- Emphasis on the relationship between brain development and environment.
- Core topics include assessment, psychological formulation, and intervention.
- Covers therapeutic models for various settings, including inpatient and community work.
- Addresses the long-term needs of individuals in the criminal justice system.
- Focuses on effective outcome measurement and a vision for better services.
Additional Information
Beginning with a "life story" of the brain, this book elevates the voices of our children, young people and families living with ABI. It will provide practitioners with the confidence to work collaboratively across a range of children and young people with disorders of consciousness or communication to those with behaviour that challenges others to manage. This pioneering book offers new ways to understand both children’s pasts and their futures, and will be essential reading for anyone in the field.
