IS BRAIN INJURY IN CHILDREN DIFFERENT FROM ADULTS?
Brain injury is the most frequent cause of disability and death among children and adolescents in the United States. The most frequent causes of traumatic brain injury in children and adolescents are: falls, motor vehicle crashes, pedestrian injuries, shaken baby syndrome, firearm injuries and near drowning. It is important to recognize that children are not a younger version of adults. The brain develops through stages during childhood before it fully develops into adulthood. We acknowledge the importance of developmental milestones in the treatment of children with brain injury and their need for services provided in a continuum of care. Therefore, our program is designed to provide long term community-based case management, and takes into consideration that each child’s recovery process is unique. The family and support system play an essential role in this process.
