Handout

Brain Rest 101: Helping Kids Recover After a Brain Injury

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Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page

Population:

Pediatric

Discipline:

SLP

Diagnosis:

Pediatric Brain Injury

References:

  • Kochanek, P. M., Tasker, R. C., Carney, N., Totten, A. M., Adelson, P. D., Selden, N. R., … & Wainwright, M. S. (2019). Guidelines for the management of pediatric severe traumatic brain injury: update of the brain trauma foundation guidelines. Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, 20(3S), S1-S82.
  • McAbee, G. N. (2015). Pediatric concussion, cognitive rest and position statements, practice parameters, and clinical practice guidelines. Journal of Child Neurology, 30(10), 1378-1380.
Understanding brain rest is crucial for supporting children after a brain injury. This handout provides an overview of brain rest, detailing how it helps the brain heal and reduce cognitive strain. It’s designed for you to share with parents, offering them practical guidance on how to implement effective rest strategies to aid their child’s recovery.
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