Things to help me understand my stroke
Our All About Stroke publication helps explain stroke to children and young people and is available to download. Click here for a book about childhood stroke.
Isabella's story
Isabella shares her experience of stroke, the impact it's had, and how she's adapted to a new way of life.
Ethan’s story
Ethan talks about his experience of stroke at 15 months of age and the impact on his life now.
Chiara’s story
Chiara talks about how she had her stroke at 2 and 10 months of age and how it left her with right-sided hemiplgia.
Loula’s story
“When I was born, I had an ischemic stroke which affected my right side. This means my right leg is much weaker than the left and I trip over quite a lot, which can be frustrating.”
Jess’ story
“The first couple of years after my stroke (I was ten) was the hardest time. I needed to rebuild my life, and to discover my needs and my new disabilities.”
Amber’s story
“I had three strokes when I was 12, 15 and 21. I also experienced multiple Transient Ischaemic Attacks (TIAs) which cause stroke-like symptoms but resolve within 24 hours.”
Alexa’s story
Alexa had a stroke at 15. She felt extremely frustrated, and all alone, but she worked hard and now has her life back. She wants young people to know they are not alone after a stroke.
Oli’s story
Oli had a stroke at 14. Here he talks about getting back to life after stroke.
Brenna’s story
Brenna had a stroke in 2017, when she was only 14. Now she wants to make sure all stroke survivors get the right support, no matter where they live.
Oli’s story
Oli Taylor talks about his experience of stroke at 14 years old and the impact on his life.
My Way, by Hemihelp
This video, My Way, by Hemihelp shows how people find their own ways around hemiplegia (weakness on one side of the body, which is sometimes caused by stroke).
You may find these helpful
Chiara's one handed life - Chiara suffered a stroke as a child resulting in right side hemiplegia (weakness on one side of the body, which is sometimes caused by stroke).
YoungMinds - YoungMinds provide young people with tools to look after their mental health.
Me and my brain - a handbook for teenagers with acquired brain injury - a detailed guide from The Children's Trust designed with input from teenagers living with brain injury.
All about my brain - a book from the Child Brain Injury Trust to help young people understand brain injury and what strategies might help them.