Your experiences matter
PhD student Louise would like to interview parents who have experience of looking after a child with an acquired brain injury. For more information, please contact [email protected].
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7 questions to ask when choosing a solicitor for your child’s compensation claim
Cerebra understands that as a parent or carer of a disabled child you might need to seek legal advice for your child at some stage. They also understand choosing the right solicitor for the legal advice you need is crucial – as well as daunting. That’s why they have loads of helpful resources on their
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63.1 miles and still smiling!
In February, we shared the news that Cerebra supporter, James Atkinson, had set himself the almighty challenge of running his first ultra marathon – the Manchester to Liverpool Ultra Marathon (50 miles) – followed by the London Landmarks Half Marathon (13.1 miles). All in the space of just nine days! James decided to challenge himself
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Embracing Complexity: Top 10 Priorities for Research on Neurodivergence
Embrace Complex coalition carried out the Research Priority Setting to identify what areas of research are the most important to neurodivergent people, their families and carers, and all relevant professionals. The final outcome of the Research Priority Setting is the list of the Top 10 Priorities for Research on Neurodivergence. Read the report: https://embracingcomplexity.org.uk/reports/top-10-research-priorities
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Does your young boy with cerebral palsy want to be an actor?
‘Happy Snaps’ is inspired by the writer’s brother’s real life story. He grew up with cerebral palsy and spent his adolescence in and out of hospital with various health complications. He had brilliant friends who were there for him when his condition became more severe, and when he needed to move away to a school
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Research Journeys: Breaking down barriers: Access for all
“In identifying the barriers to disability rights implementation we can begin to understand why and how some services are accessible to some, but not others.” Damarie Kalonzo Read more on the University of Leeds website.
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Our postal library is as popular as ever!
We have added over 90 new books to the library over the last year on subjects such as autism, PDA, ADHD, special education, Cerebral Palsy and Down Syndrome. Check out the Library List and Children’s Library List for all the books available to borrow from the library. The library is open to parent/carers of children
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Intrauterine Growth Restriction and neurological injury by Amy Milner
Intrauterine growth restriction – what is it? Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), also called fetal growth restriction (FGR), occurs when a baby does not grow as well as it should during a pregnancy. Placental insufficiency (where oxygen and nutrients are not sufficiently transferred to the fetus via the placenta during pregnancy) is one of the main
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Dr Hayley Crawford
Dr Hayley Crawford is an Associate Professor at Warwick Medical School and network lead for the Cerebra Network. Alongside Dr Jane Waite, Hayley leads our mental health research programme, focusing on characterising behavioural and mental health outcomes in individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders associated with intellectual disability. Her work to date has primarily focused on understanding
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Professor Caroline Richards
Professor Caroline Richards, Professor of Neurodevelopmental Conditions, is a Clinical Psychologist and researcher at the University of Birmingham. Caroline leads our programme of sleep and behaviour research. This research will help us to understanding why sleep problems occur in children with intellectual disability, autism and rare genetic syndromes, and help families to find solutions to
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