Amanda's Fall

A Story for Children About Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Kelly Bouldin Darmofal

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Loving Healing Press
27 April 2019

"Amanda's Fall, with charming illustrations by Bijan Samaddar, depicts an event common in schools today. Young Amanda gets a concussion after falling and hitting her head during recess. While she can hear people talking, she cannot respond. Amanda is taken to a doctor for evaluation. Wisely, her parents ask for a prognosis, which in Amanda's case, is a good one. Author Kelly Darmofal offers readers her third book on TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury), encouraging parents and caretakers to alert schools and, hopefully, doctors when any child is concussed; side effects can then be ameliorated.

Studies show that Traumatic Brain Injuries represent the leading cause of death and disability in young adults in industrialized countries. According to the CDC, at least 564,000 children are seen each year for brain injury in hospital emergency departments and released.

""Kelly Darmofal worked hard on recovering from severe TBI, and gained the special gift of ability to explain what she went through. This book offers transforming power to children and parents--those afflicted with TBI and those trying to prevent it.""

-- Dr. Frank Balch Wood, professor emeritus of neurology-neuropsychology at Wake Forest School of Medicine and ordained Baptist minister

""Amanda's Fall is a delightful, much needed children's book on Traumatic Brain Injury. Through the eyes of a child, it raises awareness, has tips for coping and offers support for those affected.""

-- Christina Condon NP, Neurology

""Amanda's Fall is a lovely book that uses rhyme and colorful illustrations to engage young readers. Kelly Bouldin Darmofal's warm writing style makes it easy to understand the issues surrounding this potentially serious medical condition.""

Laurie Zelinger, PhD, RPT-S, board certified psychologist and author of Please Explain Time Out to Me

""This is a cute and creative story to help young children understand their world after a traumatic brain injury. It teaches them that they are not alone in their experiences. The tips for parents are a valuable resource as well.

-- Mary Jane Morgan, Lower School Principal, Calvary Day School

""Darmofal has an ease in the way she writes about TBI. In this sweet story, she makes a difficult situation approachable and something to discuss. This is a wonderful story to share and educate children about TBI.""

-- Susie van der Vorst, co-Founder and Director, Camp Spring Creek

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By: Kelly Bouldin Darmofal
Imprint: Loving Healing Press
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 216mm, Spine: 6mm
Weight: 390g
ISBN: 9781615994519
ISBN 10: 1615994513
Pages: 28
Publication Date: 27 April 2019
Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Kelly Bouldin Darmofal is from Winston-Salem, North Carolina and is the author of Lost In My Mind: Recovering From TBI (memoir) by Modern History Press (2014) and 101 Tips for Recovering from Traumatic Brain Injury: Practical Advice for TBI Survivors, Caregivers and Teachers (2015), Loving Healing Press. Kelly suffered a severe closed head injury in a car accident in 1992, and has gone on to receive a Masters Degree in Special Education from Salem College (2006). Kelly now teaches and advocates for children with special needs. Kelly's husband, Brad Darmofal, works for Wake Forest University and her son Alex is seven years old. In her free time, Kelly enjoys reading, running and spending time with her friends and sister Tyler, and her amazing nieces Kate and Lauren. Kelly also owns and adores two rescue mutts, Frenchie and Buddie.

Reviews for Amanda's Fall: A Story for Children About Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

"""Kelly Darmofal worked hard on recovering from severe TBI, and gained the special gift of ability to explain what she went through. This book offers transforming power to children and parents--those afflicted with TBI and those trying to prevent it."" -- Dr. Frank Balch Wood, professor emeritus of neurology-neuropsychology at Wake Forest School of Medicine and ordained Baptist minister ""Amanda's Fall is a delightful, much needed children's book on Traumatic Brain Injury. Through the eyes of a child, it raises awareness, has tips for coping and offers support for those affected."" -- Christina Condon NP, Neurology ""Amanda's Fall is a lovely book that uses rhyme and colorful illustrations to engage young readers. Kelly Bouldin Darmofal's warm writing style makes it easy to understand the issues surrounding this potentially serious medical condition."" Laurie Zelinger, PhD, RPT-S, board certified psychologist and author of Please Explain Time Out to Me ""This is a cute and creative story to help young children understand their world after a traumatic brain injury. It teaches them that they are not alone in their experiences. The tips for parents are a valuable resource as well. -- Mary Jane Morgan, Lower School Principal, Calvary Day School ""Darmofal has an ease in the way she writes about TBI. In this sweet story, she makes a difficult situation approachable and something to discuss. This is a wonderful story to share and educate children about TBI."" -- Susie van der Vorst, co-Founder and Director, Camp Spring Creek"