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Synopsis
Children 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 case studies and insights from frontline practitioners working psychotherapeutically with children suffering from an ABI, will be essential reading for any paediatric therapist or clinician.
Beginning with a 'life story' of the brain where emphasis is placed on how the brain's development is fundamentally related to its environment, the book offers key background knowledge before showcasing the core topics of assessment, psychological formulation and intervention. It features a range of therapeutic models, including direct and indirect work, group work and family therapy, with settings varying from inpatient neuro-rehabilitation to community work and the transition to education. The long-terms needs of those in the criminal justice system are also addressed. Taken together, the chapters open up the debate on outcome measurement and a vision for a better service.
Elevating the voices of our children, young people and families living with ABI, this pioneering book will provide practitioners with the confidence to work with a range of children, from those with disorders of consciousness or communication to those with challenging behaviour. It offers new ways to understand both children's pasts and their futures, and will be essential reading for anyone in the field.