Citation

Conoley JC, Sheridan SM. J. Learn. Disabil. (Thousand Oaks) 1996; 29(6): 662-669.

Affiliation

University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Teachers College, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1996, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8942310

Abstract

Experiencing a brain injury is a traumatic event not only for the child who is directly affected, but also for his or her family system. Recently, attention has turned toward the potentially deleterious effects of having a child with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) on parents, siblings, and extended family members. Specifically, families of TBI survivors may suffer major psychological, financial, role, and relationship risks. Therefore, treating the child with a brain injury is only one component of a comprehensive recovery program. This article describes common experiences of families following a child's brain injury, and specific strategies that might help families through the recovery/reentry process.

Language: en