Parenting Through the Teenage Years After Brain Injury: Insights from a Case Manager

What happens when the challenges of teenage parenting collide with the lasting effects of a brain injury?

In this thoughtful NR Times feature, ILS Case Manager Alison Billingham explores the unique pressures faced by parents navigating adolescence after an acquired brain injury—and the vital role case managers play in supporting them.

Drawing on her background in children’s social work, Alison highlights how cognitive, emotional, and physical changes can amplify everyday parenting demands, from setting boundaries to managing online safety. Through a real-life case study, she shares practical strategies for fostering trust, maintaining communication, and safeguarding both parent and teenager, while adapting support to the complexities of brain injury.

If you’re interested in how case management can make a difference in family dynamics during one of life’s most challenging stages, Alison’s perspective offers valuable insight.

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