Self esteem can be altered when a child has a TBI. As families face new challenges after a child has a brain injury, this tip card helps families to find alternatives in order to overcome obstacles. It gives examples of how parents can help a child increase self-awareness after brain injury. The strategy of guided success is used with examples of parenting children with special needs and traumatic brain injury. Tips are given on how to support a child at home, in school, and with friends. Examples illustrate strategies that parents can use at home to help children succeed after brain injury.
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Item | HCSU |
Pages | 8 |
Year | 2006 |
This tip card helps families...
What Do I Need to Know to Help My Child?
Children Want to Succeed
Go Around, Through and Over Obstacles
Maximize Self Awareness
Enable Guided Independence
Play and Have Fun
Use Environments to Support Your Child
Help Your Child Give to Others
Know What You Don’t Know
Conclusion
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Example of building self awareness
Use yourself as a model by talking about your strengths and weaknesses. Examples of comments are…
“I’m too tired to do this now. I will wait until tomorrow when I’ll have the energy to do it right.”
“I’m excellent at writing e-mails but your dad is better at talking on the phone.”
Enable Guided Independence
Example
Jenny’s dad could not imagine letting her shop in the mall with her friends, but he knew she needed to grow up. He started by letting her buy a Slurpee while he watched through the front window of the 7-11 store. Once she did this easily, he took her to the grocery store and let her follow a list to buy groceries for dinner while he waited by the front entrance.
Next, Jenny’s dad chose one of her best friends and took the girls to the mall, setting a 20 minute limit for them to shop before meeting him. Eventually, he was able to let her go for longer periods as Jenny gained in skills and confidence.
Depending on your child’s abilities, including mobility, memory, and judgment, some families continue and graduate to increasingly independent activities. By gradually increasing the independence of your child, you can be reassured by your child’s abilities and at the same time increase your child’s confidence.