Pediatric Brain Injury Neurocontinuum

Designed for children and adolescents who continue to exhibit altered arousal and/or limited ability to interact with their environment and are not yet or inconsistently following commands (Unresponsive Wakefulness Syndrome/ Minimally Conscious State).

• Determine the level of consciousness and monitor using evidence-based measures
• Evaluate for barriers to recovery of consciousness
• Normalize sleep wake cycle
• Improve alertness during the day
• Initiate sensory stimulation treatments
• Initiate a medically appropriate rehabilitation program

Designed for recovery from acute confusion and/or post-traumatic amnesia (PTA) and beyond.

• Provide orienting information to promote increased environmental awareness
• Creation of a “Memory Log”
• Management of behavioral agitation
• Intensive multidisciplinary rehabilitation

Designed to support children and their families as they navigate the transition from hospital back into their home, school, and community environments.

• Neuropsychological evaluation during admission
• Enrollment in home-bound educational services while hospitalized (when appropriate)
• Work with families and schools to develop an individualized plan for academic re-entry
• Provide families with information about special education supports through school
• Support family in identifying and scheduling relevant follow-up and outpatient appointments
• Coordination with insurance to obtain necessary discharge prescriptions and home equipment