MOVEMENT
Brain-injured children need to move as much as possible
Movement enhances respiration and increases oxygen to the brain, resulting in improve brain function.
Movement develops vision
Movement increases intelligence.
Give your child the opportunity to move as much as possible.
INTELLIGENCE
There is no relationship between brain injury and intelligence.
You can teach your child anything that you can present in an honest, factual and joyous way.
Give your child information as a gift without asking for it back again or expecting anything in return.
The brain-injured child often has difficulty using both eyes together consistently and this interferes with his depth perception and his ability to learn and to function.
Give your child big and bold print to read.
COMMUNICATION
All children want to communicate.
Many brain-injured children have trouble speaking due to breathing problem.
Brain-injured children often have trouble organizing what they want to say.
Children who cannot yet talk or talk clearly can communicate by pointing to or looking at written choices.
If your child cannot yet talk or has difficulty speaking, provide him with a choice board containing written choices to help him communicate fully (such as a board with YES and NO).
SOCIAL GROWTH
Civilized behavior is learned at home from mother and father, so this is the best place to practice proper conduct.
Teach your child clearly what is expected to him.
Every time your child does something good, tell him that you like it. It will happen more often when you do.
Maintain a high standard of conduct for all members of the family, including your brain-injured child.
Provide clear step-by-step instruction for responsibilities.
NUTRITION
What we eat, drink and breathe significantly affects brain function.
Excellent nutrition enhances brain growth and development.
Prepare and cook your own (preferably organic) food, and feed your child at least four balanced meals day.
Eliminate common food allergens such as cow’s milk products, wheat, soy and corn.
Give your child “probiotics” (healthy gut bacteria) such as acidophilus, the bacteria used make yogurt.
