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Each child I meet is navigating a unique recovery. In the hospital setting, my job is not just about academics-it is about reassurance and restoring a sense of normalcy.

Children younger than 5 have higher rates of hospital stays in the United States for traumatic brain injury (TBI) than children of other ages, primarily due to falls. 

Through my research, I became empowered. One piece of advice stood out to me more than any other: “Don’t be afraid to speak up. You know your child best.”

I learned a long time ago that things run their course, things change, and as challenges are met and overcome, the conversation changes also. 

From then on, I celebrated every win: walking up stairs using both feet, unzipping his jacket on his own, using a spoon without spilling half the food. These moments aren’t small to me, they’re everything.

According to the Texas Education Agency, approximately 6,000 Texas children are hospitalized each year due to TBI, with 1,300 of these cases resulting in long-term disability. 

As awareness of  traumatic brain injury (TBI)  grows, parents are seeking answers about its causes, long-term effects, and how to best support their children.

Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in Young Children.

Sometimes the best way to describe something is with an illustration. 

According to the Centers for Disease Control, in 2022, 2.3 million children and adolescents had received a concussion or brain injury at some point in their life.