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Child Brain Injury Trust Publications
Childhood Acquired Brain Injury Booklet
Some consequences for brain injured school students, their families, teachers and schools.
The purpose of this booklet is to draw to the attention of teachers and families the ways in which some of the effects of ABI can show themselves in school.
Contact to buy a copy for £3 plus P&P or visit our online shop by clicking here.
Lost in Transition
A family’s guide to coping with change following childhood acquired brain injury. This 36 page coloured booklet, produced by the Child Brain Injury Trust is a must for any family affected by childhood acquired brain injury.
With family-friendly language and a clear layout, this booklet enables parents to further understand acquired brain injury and prepare for the future.
Download the pdf for viewing online, emailing or for printing.
Information for brothers and sisters (CBIT factsheet)
You're not the only one - Having a brother or sister with a head injury by Dr Judith Middleton order from info@cbituk.org
Sam and the Green Velvet Monkey
A charming picture book for young people about a boy coming to terms with his brother's accident and brain injury – info@cbituk.org
Download the pdf for viewing online, emailing or for printing.
Hot Topics for Young People : Learning from the Experts
Learning from the Experts is a set of leaflets which were developed by young people with an acquired brain injury who have firsthand knowledge of the things that other young people are likely to experience, which is why they are the experts.
The topics covered include:
1. Memory at home
2. Memory at school
3. Tiredess
4. Staying mates with my mates
5. Mood swings (to be released shortly)
Young people's film - As Easy as ABI
In this film, six young people from Scotland share their stories of the own personal journeys following a brain injury.
View snippets below:
Contact info@cbituk.org to buy a copy.
Other Organisations Publications
Elvin the Elephant who Forgets
An illustrated book, suitable for younger children, that shows the struggles, emotions and confusion following an acquired brain injury.
Elvin the Elephant – Available from Trust-ed for £6.00 + p&p
www.trust-ed.org/shop.html
Headstrong - all about brain tumours
Two booklets, a CD Rom and specially designed website www.headstrongkids.org.uk. Free to families affected by brain tumours also available from the Brain and Spine Foundation www.brainandspine.org.uk
Benny the Bear
A series of colourful books about a special bear with a shunt. Aimed at 4-5 year olds.
Benny the Bear – Available from ASBAH (Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus) £2.50 www.asbah.org
Hands up for Andie
Storybook for 7-11 year olds about an 8yr old girl with hemiplegia.
Hands up for Andie – Available from Hemihelp (for Children and young people with Hemiplegia) £5.00 www.hemihelp.org.uk
Gilley the Giraffe … who changed
The book has been written by a mother for the siblings of her child recovering from encephalitis. Written for 3 – 9 year olds, it sensitively tells the story of Gilley a Giraffe who becomes ill with encephalitis.
Following his illness Gilley finds many things more difficult and is upset when his friends make fun of him. An explanation of why Gilley has changed turns the situation around and his friends become very supportive.
£7.00 from www.encephalitis.info
This page was updated on: Sunday, 30 September, 2012
