Cerebra

1-2-1 Casework free from Cerebra

Next visit May 15. Book via Tiggers 319210. See the poster below for more dates.

Advice on all matters relating to being a parent of a child with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. DLA forms, personal portfolios, statementing, grants, therapy etc.,

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.

Regular Session Dates

Blackpool Tiggers has arranged to have regular sessions with Celebra a leading charity in support of children. The sessions will be held at All Saints Hall on the dates below. Please contact us to book a place.

Parent Support

Charity No: 1120836.