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Books in Cerebra’s Library on Special Educational Needs and Disability

3rd December is National Day of Person's with Disabilities. Here's a list of some of the relevant titles that are available for you to borrow from our Library. L7019   Anything for my child: making impossible decisions for medically complex children by Stephanie Nimmo – 2024 L7050   Neurodiversity for Dummies from the For Dummies series – 2024 L7054   The EHCP Handbook: how to make an effective ...
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WebinarWebinar nameCountdown to calm - A child centered approach to sleep supportDate22 January 2025 - 12.30-1.30pmPersonal detailsAre you... A parent/carer A professional Name* Title MrMrsMissMsDrProf.Rev. First Last Job title* What is the nature of your work?*Address* Street Address Address Line 2 City Post code Email* Phone*How did you hear about us? (optional) About Your ChildChild's Name* First Last Date of Birth* Does your child have ...
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Books in the Library for Carers

We have lots of books in our Library that aim to provide information and support to carers. Our Librarian Jan has put together a list of her top titles. L6911   Day by Day: emotional wellbeing of parents of children with disabilities by Joanne Griffin L6896   The Carer’s Handbook: essential information and support for all those in a caring role by Jane Matthews L6799   The Carer’s ...
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Self-injury in children with intellectual disability

We are delighted to publish our new comprehensive guide for parents on ‘Self-injury in children with intellectual disability’ in partnership with the Cerebra Network for Neurodevelopmental Disorders. For children with intellectual disabilities and their parents and carers, self-injury is a really important issue. Cerebra Network Director Professor Caroline Richards, one of the authors of the guide, explains: "Self injurious behaviour (SIB) is common in children ...
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Understanding and reducing sleep problems for children with a genetic syndrome webinar review

A recording of the webinar is now available if you’d like to catch up in full. Introduction Professor Caroline Richards opened the webinar by introducing herself and the Cerebra Network for Neurodevelopmental Disorders. The Cerebra Network is a group of Psychologists and researchers that focus on doing research to improve the lives of children who have severe and complex needs and their families. Professor Richards ...
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Where Do I Start If My Child Shows Self-Injury?

Self-injury, or challenging behaviour, is a really important issue for children with intellectual disabilities and their parents and carers. Produced in partnership with the Cerebra Network, our new resources on 'self-injury in children with an intellectual disability' can help you to understand what self-injury is, what can cause self-injury and which interventions may help to reduce self-injury. Dr Caroline Richards and the team from the ...
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Tailored Sleep Interventions in Neurodevelopmental Conditions

Dr Georgie Agar Last year we reported that researchers at Aston University were working in partnership with Cerebra to understand how practical and effective behavioural sleep interventions are for children with neurodevelopmental conditions. Read more here. The project aimed to examine whether tailored sleep interventions improve children’s sleep, daytime behaviour, and caregiver wellbeing. In this article Dr Georgie Agar, Principal Investigator, gives an update on ...
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Expert Sleep Advice for Autism and ADHD

We recently heard from a family who got in touch to tell us how our Sleep Advice Service was able to give them expert advice on dealing with their daughter's sleep problems which were affecting the whole family. Their eight year old daughter is a high energy girl who loves to perform and sing and dance to entertain her family and loves her tabby cat ...
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New Books in our Library this October

Sensory Processing Disorder L7042: Understanding Your Child’s Sensory Signals 4th Edition by Angie Voss ADHD L7043: ADHD Figuring it out Step by Step an A-Z by Leanne Maskell L7044: Practical Strategies for Parenting Your Child with ADHD by Thomas and Carrie Allen Autism L7046: Under the Radar: An essential guide to autism and girls by Dr Emilia Misheva Neurodiversity L7045: Young, Autistic and ADHD: moving ...
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Navigating Life After a Brain Injury: The Power of Rehabilitation and Collaboration

Equipment and Rehabilitation: Enhancing Quality of Life  Access to the right equipment and rehabilitation can significantly improve quality of life and independence for children with brain injuries. Here are some examples of aids and equipment that can make a difference: Mobility Aids: Wheelchairs, walkers, and standing frames can help individuals move around more easily and safely. Communication Devices: Speech-generating devices and communication boards can assist ...
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