Understanding Pediatric Brain Injury: A Guide for Parents and Teachers

Brain injury is a life-altering event that affects virtually every area of a child or teen's life. Mayo Clinic has prepared a booklet to help parents, older siblings, friends, and teachers learn more about pediatric TBI and how to adjust. This booklet contains information on the following topics:

• The structure and function of the human brain
• The causes of brain injury and the recovery process
• Behavior, communication, fatigue, and other changes after brain injury
• The team approach
• Returning home and role changes

Guide to Understanding Pediatric Brain Injury