Who we support
We provide specialist support for children and young people with traumatic and acquired brain injuries, as well as those with spinal injuries and those with co-occurring conditions such as cerebral palsy; epilepsy; neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g., autism, ADHD, dyslexia); sensory, physical and language Impairments. We also support children and young people whose parents have a brain injury.
How we help
A long-term commitment to rehabilitation.
We understand the unique challenges children and young people and families face following a brain injury. We integrate cognitive, emotional and behavioural interventions tailored to each child and family’s unique needs ensuring comprehensive and effective support.
Our approach is focused on long term rehabilitation with the goal of improving the lives of children, young people and young adults with a brain injury. We prioritise recognising and celebrating the strengths of the young person and their family, helping them build resilience and achieve meaningful progress.
All our assessments and interventions are aligned with these relevant NICE guidelines:
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Rehabilitation for chronic neurological disorders including acquired brain injury
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Cerebral palsy in under 25s: assessment and management
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Cerebral palsy in adults
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Post-traumatic stress disorder
Our tailored integrated interventions include:
Setting and working on goals that are meaningful for the child and young person and family and that provide measurable direction to rehabilitation.
Cognitive assessment and targeted interventions to support academic and cognitive skill-building including memory, executive functioning, and thinking skills and/or the development and practise of compensatory strategies to scaffold cognitive skills.
Working with statutory systems including EHCPs, tribunals, school admissions, social care, CAMHS; working with education settings including curriculum adaptations, teaching approaches, peer group support; and supporting transitions between settings and between phases of life including transition to adult services.
Support for emotional and relational challenges within families.
Expertise in understanding and addressing behavioural symptoms after brain injury.
Individualised mental health support for children and young people and their families to reduce psychological distress, and to address depression and anxiety and / or trauma symptoms.
Individualised support for young people to adjust to disability and construct a more adaptive sense of self to improve their lives after brain injury and as they develop into young adulthood.
Work therapeutically and collaboratively with safeguarding risk in liaison with statutory services as required. Our risk management policy and process are informed by the latest literature and training.
Clinical lead role for the interdisciplinary team. Psychoeducation and training for families, schools, and professionals to ensure a comprehensive and sustainable approach to rehabilitation.
Expertise in understanding and addressing neuro-fatigue symptoms after brain injury.
Psychological consultation to promote a shared understanding and to support coordinated interdisciplinary interventions, based on a neuro-psychologically informed formulation. Expertise in collaborative relationship-building to promote engagement and routinely work jointly with interdisciplinary colleagues towards agreed goals.
Expertise in understanding and addressing emotional adjustment and management after brain injury.