Adjusting to Brain Injury

<p>This important book in the <i>After Brain Injury: Survivor Stories Series </i>tells the story of four people who suffered acquired brain injuries: Karl Hargreaves and Ashraf Sheikh as a result of road traffic accidents, Lisa Summerill because of a stroke and Meg Archer as a result of meningitis. </p><p>Each person tells their story in their own words, describing what happened to them, how they dealt with it and how they experienced the recovery process. The cases represent very different types of people and severity of injury but are alike in providing raw accounts of the challenges faced whilst also highlighting their resilience and determination to carve out new lives. Alongside these inspirational stories are contributions by friends and family, as well as several members of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to give a broader view of the whole process of recovery. By combining expert commentary with real life experiences, this book points towards sources of support, normalises the experience and provides a context for understanding the challenges and successes in each case. </p><p>This book provides support, understanding and hope for patients who have suffered a brain injury. It is valuable reading for any professional involved in neurorehabilitation and students of clinical neuropsychology.</p> <p>FOREWORD by Professor Mike Oddy</p><p>1 INTRODUCTION </p><p>Dr Katherine Dawson</p><p>PART ONE: </p><p>2 EARLY STAGE TREATMENT AND REFERRAL</p><p>Dr Abayomi Salawu</p><p>PART TWO: FRACTURED!</p><p>3 Introduction </p><p>Dr Katherine Dawson </p><p>4 Karl’s Story </p><p>Karl Hargreaves</p><p>5 Getting Life Back on Track</p><p>Anne-Marie Burnett</p><p>6 Working with Karl</p><p>Dr Katherine Dawson </p><p>PART THREE: </p><p>7 THE REHAB TEAM</p><p>Introduction</p><p>Dr Katherine Dawson</p><p>The Chartered Physiotherapist</p><p>Nicola Hunt</p><p>The Vestibular System Explained</p><p>Nicola Hunt</p><p>The Occupational Therapist</p><p>Louise Watkins</p><p>PART FOUR: </p><p>8 COMMUNITY-BASED REHAB</p><p>Introduction</p><p>Dr Katherine Dawson</p><p>Ash’s Story</p><p>Ashraf Sheikh and Sameera Sheikh</p><p>The Rehab Assistant</p><p>Tim Pattle</p><p>PART FIVE: </p><p>9 IN SICKNESS AND IN HEALTH</p><p>Introduction</p><p>Dr Katherine Dawson</p><p>Lisa’s Story</p><p>Lisa Summerill</p><p>PART SIX: </p><p>10 SURVIVING AND THRIVING</p><p>Introduction</p><p>Dr Katherine Dawson</p><p>Meg’s Story</p><p>Meg Archer</p><p>AFTERWORD</p><p>By Dr Katherine Dawson</p>