Helpful Tips For Family Members of TBI Survivors
Here are some practical day-to-day tips to keep in mind when communicating with a TBI survivor (not all situations will apply to a given person):
Point up every gain your family member has made since the onset of his/her injury. Do not compare his/her speech, language, or physical abilities prior to his/her injury with those of his/her present status. Look ahead, not back, and help your family member do the same.