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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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Introducing Cerebra PhD Student Jessica Mingins

Jessica Mingins is a PhD student at Aston University, her Cerebra funded research is improving our understanding and assessment of anxiety in people with Fragile X syndrome and Cornelia de Lange syndrome. My PhD is focused on mental health in rare genetic syndromes associated with intellectual disability. Primarily, my focus is on assessment of anxiety and factors associated with anxiety in Fragile X Syndrome and ...
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Baby scan for University of Barcelona research.

University of Barcelona

The researchers now understand more about the mechanisms involved in fetal brain damage due to hypoxia (lack of oxygen) and how the brain establishes different ways of protection. They have refined specific neuro-psychological tests detecting subtle delays in newborn and have also developed unique protocols to perform MR imaging in infants during natural sleep. All this helps with early diagnosis and the identification of appropriate ...
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The surf access vehicle

CIC Test Their Surf Access Vehicle (SAV)

The CIC team recently tested their new surfing products at Poppit Sands in Pembrokeshire. The team has developed a Tandem Surf Board and a Surf Access Vehicle (SAV) for use by surfers who could not use conventional surfing equipment so easily. In collaboration with Tonic Surf Therapy and Walkin’ on Water Surf School, the CIC team developed the SAV to help transport people from the ...
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Legal Pathways for Families Coping with Child Brain Injuries from Medical Negligence

Navigating the aftermath of a child’s brain injury caused by medical negligence is a challenging and emotional experience for families. Understanding the legal options available can feel overwhelming, but seeking guidance from experts can provide clarity and reassurance. To explore this critical topic, we spoke with Leanne Devine, a specialist child brain injury solicitor at Fletchers Solicitors, to shed light on the unique complexities of ...
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A selection of toys available from cerebra's lending library

Toys for Maddie and books for Mum

Zoe introduces us to her daughter Maddie and explains how our Library Service has helped them both. "Maddie loves to mark make, draw and colour in her own unique way. She loves to sing and dance and sing along to nursery rhymes. She loves to be her own individual self on her tablet and watch her own programmes. She likes to meet new people and ...
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A treasure chest of resources in our library

George is 7 years old. He is a whirlwind of happiness, he always has a smile on his face and leaves a happy trail in his wake. He loves the outdoors and in all weathers, the muddier the better in his eyes. He loves to run rather than walk anywhere so we have to be nimble in pursuit! He loves anything that spins and for ...
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Helping Rajesh Get To School Safely

Meera contacted our Legal Rights Service for help to get school transport for her 5 year old son, Rajesh. Rajesh is being assessed for autism and has significant developmental delay. He also has profound hearing loss, poor vision and balance problems. Meera and Rajesh live just over a mile away from his school. It wasn’t safe for Meera to walk Rajesh to school. He walks ...
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Toys To Entertain Asiya

"Asiya enjoys watching things moving around her and doesn't like the quiet. She enjoys watching other people especially children making lots of noise and running around and playing around her. As she has limited movement in her lower limbs she likes being entertained and can get bored of the same things quite easily. Asiya has spina bifida which affects her movement and also has hydrocephalus ...
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Traumatic Brain Injuries in Children: Causes and Prevention

What is a Traumatic Brain Injury? Traumatic brain injury (‘TBI’) is an injury to the head caused externally by a blow, jolt, or penetrating object that disrupts the normal functioning of the brain. The effects of such trauma to the brain in childhood may not always be apparent straight away, but they can be life-long and severe if left untreated. Most children recover from a TBI with no lasting damage. In extreme cases, ...
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