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The Young Child
Myths & Facts about Brain Injury in Infants, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By: Carole Wedel Sellars & Candace Hill Vegter ~ 2000
This tip card corrects common misperceptions about brain injury in the very young child. It helps people understand that these children often need professional care and their parents need guidance and support.
Myth… It isn’t a problem when a baby or toddler’s brain is injured, because the uninjured brain will take over for the injured part.
Fact… The very young brain is soft and more vulnerable to tearing, bleeding and swelling.
A large part of the brain can be affected in babies, toddlers and preschoolers with serious brain injuries. This results in less “uninjured part” to take over.
Myth…When a baby or toddler falls or is in an accident and loses consciousness, the injury to the brain is so slight that there will be a full recovery.
Fact… Babies and young children have not fully developed their thinking, memory and judgment skills.
An injury can interrupt or delay this development. It is important to monitor the child’s development closely and track progress after a brain injury.
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