Cerebra 
1-2-1 Casework free from Cerebra
Next visit May 26th 2010 at noon. Book via Tiggers 01253-365734.
Advice on all matters relating to being a parent of a child with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. DLA forms, personal portfolios, statementing, grants, therapy etc.
Cerebra Awards 2009
Click here to read the 2009 awards announcement
Click here to read the application form
Speech and Language Input
Cerebra will grant funds for private speech and language input for children meeting the following criteria:-
The child has a brain related condition They are not currently getting or due to receive speech & language input They have not received speech and language input in the last 6 months The fund pays for an assessment and up to 6 sessions.
Details can be found on the website:- http://www.cerebra.org.uk/
Grants
The Cerebra grant scheme is now open to applications from parents/carers. Details can be found at:- http://www.cerebra.org.uk/grants/
Should you apply?
* Does the child have a brain injury, neurological disorder, mental disability or developmental problem?
* Is the child aged 16 or under?
* Is the equipment or resource that would benefit the child not available from statutory agencies like the social services or the NHS?
* Will the equipment or resource improve the child's quality of life?
Cerebra try to be flexible about what they give grants for and the list of grants given below are examples only. If you think there is something they may be able to help your child book to see Paul on May 15 via Tiggers.
Examples of grants made
* Touch screen computers
* Specialist car seats
* Power wheelchairs
* Therapies (please check if your therapy is one we are able to fund)
* Trampolines
* Sensory toys?
* Tricycles and quadricycles
* Digital drum kits.
Find out more about Cerebra at their website.