Morningstar,

Welcome to NeuroTalk. Sorry for your grand daughter's injury. I can't imagine what you have been through.

I don't think you should be too worried about her coming home in July. If you have already experienced her without the benefit of therapy and help, things can only be looking up.

Do you know what kind of therapies she has been receiving? Has she had much interaction with family during her in-patient rehab.

Have they identified her disabilities?

Has she graduated from high school?

I can understand her rejection of ADHD meds. I grew up with many ADHD characteristics after my brain injury. I am glad stimulants like those used for ADD/ADHD were not available back then. The drugs that did the most for me were Dilantin and Phenobarbital.

If you are still trying to understand her symptoms and behaviors, post your questions and we will help you out with our experience and knowledge.

So, relax and spend the next two months learning about TBI issues. Knowledge is powerful.

btw, 30 years ago, my son took a header off the couch at about 10 months old and hit his head on the bottom shelf of a coffee table. It left him with a shelf shaped indent on the back of his head that is still visible today. The x-rays did not show any fractures and he did not exhibit any symptoms. It sure was a scare for first time young parents.



My best to you.