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Pediatrics
Focuses on the unique needs of children, adolescents and young adults with brain injuries. Topics include academic, clinical, medical, survivor stories, etc.
Rainbow and Industry Professionals
Rainbow Programs and Accreditation
Interviewing Schools (144 KB)
Interviewing Schools when you have a child with a brain injury - This checklist is a valuable tool for parents when they interact with public school specialists.
Car Restraints (592 KB)
Protecting children by using car seats is one of the best ways to help your children begin a lifetime of safety and safe practices. This article highlights various types of infant and child car restraints.
Child Passenger Safety (669 KB)
Dr. Edward Dabrowski, pediatric medical director for Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers, encourages parents to exercise safe practices for themselves and their children while riding in the car. He provides four steps regarding safety for kids.
Recreational Helmets for Children and Teens (670 KB)
For many recreational activities involving speed, wearing a helmet appropriate for the activity can reduce the risk of a serious head injury.
Adjusting to Brain Injury (128 KB)
Brain injury recovery includes adjustments for both family members and survivors. This article details the typical stages of brain injury recovery that survivors and family members can expect from the first month to 36 months.
Intervention Strategies for Unwanted Behaviors (197 KB)
Many children who have experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI) exhibit unwanted behaviors. This article covers several intervention strategies that can help.
Obesity/Diabetes Connection (542 KB)
A consequence of the increase in adolescent and childhood obesity has been a rise in the incidence of type 2 diabetes. This article discusses the risk factors, causes and complications associated with diabetes, as well as strategies to manage the disease.
Rainbow's Interdisciplinary Team Approach (1.04 MB)
An interdisciplinary therapy team approach to rehabilitation draws from two or more therapy disciplines – integrating them together in the pursuit of recovery. Learn more about Rainbow’s interdisciplinary approach to rehabilitation. Explore four clients’ stories about how this comprehensive approach to recovery has been pivotal to their therapy gains.
Sleepless After TBI (361 KB)
Doctors at Mt. Sinai Medical Center report that individuals who have sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) are three times more likely to suffer from a sleep disorder than the general population. But with other medical problems more urgent and immediate, sleep disorders among members of the TBI population often go undiagnosed.
Speech and Language Disorders (346 KB)
Dr. Lisa Schoenbrodt is chair and professor in the Department of Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology at Loyola College in Maryland. She edited as well as authored portions of the book "Children with Traumatic Brain Injury - A Parents' Guide." She discusses how parents can most effectively advocate for a child with a language disorder resulting from a traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Television (479 KB)
Rainbow's Pediatric Program Director Dr. Mariann Young reviews the effects of television on children.
When Children Are Injured
What happens to children when they sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI)? In this five-part series, Pediatric Program Director Dr. Mariann Young discusses the normal development of children and teens and the impact a TBI may have on that development process.
Part 1 - Infancy: Birth to 12 Months (296 KB)
Part 2 - Toddlers: 12 to 36 Months (235 KB)
Part 3 - Children 4 to 5 Years of Age (302 KB)
Part 4 - The Elementary Years (6 to 11) (291 KB)
Part 5 - The Teenage Years (12 to 19) (292 KB)
Hearing Loss Facts (132 KB)
Noise-induced hearing loss is often gradual and therefore hard to detect. Unfortunately, this type of hearing loss is often permanent.
Helping Kids Build Strong Bones and Bodies (223 KB)
It's important for children and adolescents to regularly consume calcium-rich dairy products. Find out why.
When to Seek Medical Care (175 KB)
How do parents determine if their child needs medical attention? This article identifies warning signs parents should look for to determine whether their child needs to see a physician.
Rainbow and Industry Professionals
Daniel Blauw, Attorney at Law, Discusses Special Needs Trusts (214 KB)
Attorney Daniel Blauw helps families across Michigan set up special needs trusts for loved ones with a disability. He discusses the advantages of setting up a special needs trust to cover the cost of long-term care.
Guardianship (188 KB)
When parents have a child over 18 who is disabled, they must seek legal guardianship through the courts in order to decide residence or handle financial matters. This article highlights the responsibilities associated with guardianship.
Dr. Mariann Young, Director of Pediatric Services (150 KB)
Director of Pediatric Services Dr. Mariann Young discusses the evolution of Rainbow's pediatric program from its inception in the early 1990s to its current status today. The program offers residential living options, day treatment options, after school and summer programs, as well as a highly skilled team of rehabilitation professionals.
Rainbow Programs and Accreditation
Client Activities at Rainbow (153 KB)
Throughout the year, Rainbow offers both adult and pediatric clients the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities ranging from baseball games to trout fishing to horseback riding. These activities aid in community reintegration and building social skills.
Rainbow's Transitional Classroom (407 KB)
Sue Finney, assistant pediatric program director at Rainbow, discusses Rainbow's recent partnership with the Farmington Public School system to implement an onsite transitional-style classroom.
Renee Darga (90 KB)
Today, Renee Darga shops, dances and goes out to eat with family and friends. Thirteen months before, this was not the case. She was unable to even feed herself or lift her head. Learn more about her remarkable progress.
Alicia Hager (332 KB)
Alicia Hager, a former Rainbow pediatric client, shares how sustaining a traumatic brain injury at the age of 13 impacted her life.
Ben Raby (85 KB)
Ben Raby's fighting spirit was an asset during his rehabilitation at Rainbow, but there was a time when that same fighting spirit caused him to act out. Enrolling in Rainbow's Pediatric Program soon changed that, and Ben learned to channel his energy into positive outlets.
Chris Wilber (130 KB)
Chris Wilber was one of the first Rainbow clients to participate in the Oakland County Townhouse Program. The program is targeted specifically toward young adults ready to begin learning to live independently.
2007 High School Graduates (736 KB)
May 2007 marked an exciting moment for four of Rainbow's pediatric clients who graduated from local Farmington Schools.
2006 High School Graduates (565 KB)
In June 2006, four Rainbow pediatric clients graduated from area Michigan high schools. Rainbow is proud of their hard work and dedication.
2005 High School Graduates (519 KB)
In June 2005, three Rainbow pediatric clients graduated from Farmington High School. Learn more about their future plans.
Recreational Therapy
Recreational therapists provide treatment to individuals with disabilities or illnesses through recreation activities. Using a variety of techniques including arts and crafts, sports, games, aquatic activities and community outings, they help individuals recover basic motor functioning and reasoning abilities and build confidence and social skills.
Recreational Therapy (300 KB)
Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers
5570 Whittaker Road
P.O. Box 970230
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Toll-Free: (800) 968-6644
5570 Whittaker Road
P.O. Box 970230
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Toll-Free: (800) 968-6644
Rainbow's Continuum of Care Services spanning nearly every aspect of brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation including: Medical, physical, cognitive, occupational, psycho-social, behavioral, vocational, educational, and recreational. Learn more.