Paperback. Riley doesn t like English class, but he loves science, and rockets in particular. Mum and Dad are his ground control crew, cheering him on at football games and giving him a helping hand when he needs it. Then Mum has a serious car accident and Riley learns that she has a brain injury. As Mum, Dad and Riley get used to all the changes that brain injury brings into their lives, Riley wonders if anyone even cares about what he wants anymore? A great chapter book for young readers who have a loved one in their life with dementia or an acquired brain injury. This book helps readers relate to and understand what is going on and offers some examples of how to adapt. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Title: Ground Control (Paperback)
Publisher: Fremantle Press
Publication Date: 2024
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0995423571
ISBN 13: 9780995423572
Binding: Paperback
Illustrator: Mutton, Alison
Condition: new

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A chapter book for a young reader who loves someone with a brain injury. Riley doesn’ t like English class, but he loves science, and rockets in particular. Mum and Dad are his ground control crew, cheering him on at football games and giving him a helping hand when he needs it. Then Mum has a serious car accident and Riley learns that she has a brain injury. As Mum, Dad and Riley get used to all the changes that brain injury brings into their lives, Riley wonders if anyone even cares about what he wants anymore?

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Brightwater Care Group supports people of all ages to live a better quality of life. Brightwater stands beside its clients during times of personal change, using experience and understanding to be the support they need, including the complexities that come with ageing and disability, as well as dementia, Huntington’ s disease and acquired brain injury. Robyn Bett is a clinical psychologist who works with children and adolescents. Alison Mutton is an illustrator, mainly working in children’ s books and educational publishing. Jeneva Ohan is an associate professor who teaches about parents and children.

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