On 24th June Poppy’s dream finally came true – she completed the Cardiff triathlon in style! The weather conditions were perfect on the day, dry but not too hot. We met an excited Poppy and her mum and dad before the start. Poppy was really looking forward to the whole experience and couldn’t believe that […]
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Our research team at the University of Barcelona looks at identifying deviations in foetal brain development as early as possible to help prevent and/or minimise childhood disability. Dr Eduard Gratacós explains his journey into research and why he believes that health starts before birth: “I was trained in Obstetrics & Gynecology in the early 1990s.
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Professor Chris Oliver explains his journey into research as well as the pioneering work of the Cerebra Centre for Neurodevelopmental Disorders. “In 1981 I was training to be a clinical psychologist at the University of Edinburgh when the seminal documentary “Silent Minority” was aired on ATV. The content was a damning portrayal of abuse and
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For most mothers pregnancy is a safe and straightforward process but for 1 in 5 unexpected complications can occur and are a major cause of childhood disability. Our research team at the University of Leeds, headed by Mr Nigel Simpson, focuses on understanding the causes of these complications and aims to predict and stop them
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The Cerebra Innovation Centre (CIC), along with the help of BSI (British Standards Institution) have taken the challenge to help a young boy with autism and a unique head shape to fulfil one of his dreams. 16 year-old Tommy-Lee from Brighton wanted to go horse riding with his friends but his unique head shape prevented him
Professor Richard Hastings is Professor of Psychology and Education and Cerebra Chair of Family Research in CEDAR at the University of Warwick.
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A survey of over 40% of English social services authorities by the Cerebra Legal Entitlements Research Project at Cardiff Law School has found serious failing in local authority ‘short breaks’ statements that they are under a duty to publish. Findings included: Over 90% failed to advise parent carers and young carers of their right to
Mair Elliot shares her experience of living with both a mental illness and Autism. “Since 14 years old I have had doctors, psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, nurses, occupational therapists, dieticians, support workers, counsellors… and various other professionals poking and prodding at the psychological mess in my head. I have tried more medications I than I can
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The Sexuality, Autism, and Young People- Families study (SAY-Families) is a joint project between Warwick, Bangor and Glasgow Universities. Researcher Stacey Hunter explains more about the study and how you can get involved. “The aim of the SAY-Families study is to find out about how the parents of young people with High Functioning Autism or Asperger
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At Cerebra we believe in listening to families and using what they tell us to inspire research, innovation and information. One area that parents have told us that they struggle with is dealing with statutory agencies in relation to the provision of health, social care and education support services. As a response to this Cerebra
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