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Introducing Stori Lab

We’re excited to launch Stori Lab, an innovative project in partnership with Cowshed and Media Cymru, focused on empowering young people who have a disability to tell their own stories and create their own content, through creative digital media! From videos and animations to social media and audio, we want to explore new ways for these stories to be shared and celebrated. Help us shape ...
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Self-injury in children with intellectual disability

A guide for parents This five-part guide has been written to help parents and carers of children with intellectual disability to understand what self-injury is, what can cause self-injury and which interventions may help to reduce self-injury. You may also find the following guides useful: Anxiety Cognitive Difference: Cognitive Inflexibility and Impulsivity Pain Sleep  
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New sensory items for our lending library

We have recently purchased some new sensory items for our lending library. Sensory issues are common in children with neurodiverse conditions. We have a selection of kits available to meet all sensory needs, whether your child needs stimulation or relaxation. We have also purchased some additional communication aids, a Big MACK and an AACtivity Communication Aid. Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) provides a means of ...
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Book review: I’ve Got You!

Sometimes books just say it all! And this one does that perfectly. It’s written for children trying to figure out where they fit in the world and the grown ups who support them. So many parents will identify with this book if they have children going through the same process. It's perfect to read to your kids if they are finding it hard to make ...
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Surfing USA!

Brandon Klein, a student from New York, wanted to transform the surfing experience for disabled people. Earlier this month he unveiled a new Children’s Adaptive Surfboard at his local beach, based on a design by our very own Cerebra Innovation Centre. Brandon grew up in Long Island by the ocean. He was inspired to work toward building an adaptive surfboard for children when he saw ...
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Our Library Service Bringing Happiness

Vicky is mum to eight-year-old twins Isaac and Enoch, who both have disabilities. The boys love football and vehicles, reading, watching videos and playing with friends. Life is very busy, and Vicky’s daily routine revolves around taking care of the boys’ needs. Vicky explains that her elder son has very stiff hands and arms and isn’t able to use his hands to play with traditional ...
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A selection of toys available from cerebra's lending library

Our Library Brings Mum And Daughter Time

Three year old Alexandra likes jumping about, climbing as high as she can, going to the zoo and her iPad. She’s not so keen on loud noises, different textures and not knowing what she’s doing. Her mum, Jessica, explains: “Alexandra’s condition affects our whole family as we have had to adapt our whole day, week, month into Alexandra’s routine and way of thinking. It can ...
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A selection of toys available from cerebra's lending library

Sensory Engagement For Luca

Luca playing with a yellow sensory ball Our Toy Library has a variety of sensory toys for all sorts of different needs and Luca has been enjoying exploring one of our sensory boxes. His mum Leah explained: “Luca struggled with exploring unfamiliar items and accessing suitable play materials to the point it is hindering his development and play skills. I was recommended Cerebra who from ...
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Cassidy and her Mum Dawn

Celebrating 15 Years of the GoTo Seat

We celebrate the 15 years of the GoTo seat with Dawn, whose request to our Innovation Centre led to the original design. It was later produced commercially by Leckey and as well as being available to purchase, it can now be found in supermarket trolleys across the country! The humble beginnings of the seat began back in 2009 when Dawn approached the Innovation Centre because ...
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‘The BEST day ever’: Harry and Tommy smash the Superheroes Tri

On a sunny Saturday in August, our Superhero Harry (aka Phoenix Fire) and his brother Tommy (Super-Farmer-Ted) completed the epic challenge of the Superheroes Tri at Dorney lake. Our client Harry lives with Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy due to hospital negligence around his birth, which significantly affects his movement and coordination. Harry and Tommy participated in the Superhero Sprint - a 150m swim, 3km cycle and ...
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