How Effective are Bicycle Helmets in Preventing Child Brain Injuries?

The best form of child brain injury prevention is proper safety measures. Studies show that as many as 85% of all child brain injuries sustained in bicycle accidents could be prevented by proper use of bicycle helmets. Nearly every state in the United States has laws that require children to wear bicycle helmets up to [...]

Adjusting to School After an Acquired Brain Injury

Starting or returning to school following a serious injury may prove to be difficult for your child. Aside from any physical limitations they may now experience, they may still suffer mental effects that are sometimes not perceived as part of their injury. This is especially apparent after an acquired brain injury, as many children may [...]

Taking Precautions to Prevent Traumatic Brain Injury

There are two ways to help prevent the occurrence of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) from harming your child: protection and education. Infants and toddlers are generally unable to protect themselves, so it’s up to you as their parent to help keep them from dangerous situations. Older children can benefit from safety education to help them [...]

Causes of Acquired Brain Injury in Children (Part A)

When a child experiences a head injury it may range from a minor, superficial bump to a more serious concussion or wound. No matter the circumstances, when it comes to any head injury to your child, it is always better to be safe than sorry and seek the advice of a medical professional. When the [...]

Causes of Acquired Brain Injury in Children (Part B)

Anoxic and Hypoxic Brain Injury  Lack of oxygen is one of the major causes of acquired brain injury in children because it can be caused by many accidents such as near-drowning and choking. An anoxic brain injury is a type of acquired brain injury where the brain does not receive oxygen for an extended period [...]