Brainwave appoints mum to help North East families

Children’s charity, Brainwave has appointed Carly Silvey as Regional Family Coordinator to help the families on the Brainwave Programme in the North East. Brainwave, established in 1982, works with families to deliver individual, home based therapy and exercises for children with disabilities and Development Delay to reach their full potential. This can be anything from walking to recognising numbers. The Charity looks after a whole range of children with conditions including Cerebral Palsy, Down’s syndrome and Autism. Carly Silvey lives in East Yorkshire and is married with two children, Molly, who is almost three and Mia, who is four and suffers from an undiagnosed brain condition which leaves her with severe physical and learning difficulties. Mia is under the care of many medical professionals who are trying to diagnose her condition. Carly explains why she took the role with Brainwave: ‘In 2008, we were introduced to a family whose little boy was on the Brainwave Programme. He was the same age and had similar abilities to Mia and they were very excited about the progress he was making. We made our enquiries and like them, we too were overwhelmed by the whole experience at Brainwave. For the first time we as a family felt we were doing something constructive to help her. Two years on, we have absolutely no doubt that Brainwave is responsible for the progress Mia has made so far and I would recommend Brainwave to anyone in our situation’. Carly continues ‘Because Brainwave has made such a massive impact of our lives when the position became available for Regional Family Co-ordinator in my area; I knew it was the role for me. I can put all the experience I have gained dealing with a child with Special Needs into good use and help families that are just like me realise their potential and be that much needed support’. Places on the programme are available for children at the Northern Centre in Birchwood, near Warrington, easily accessible by motorway (M6/M62) or train. Editor’s notes 1. Brainwave’s team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists development therapists and teachers seek to transform the lives of children with disabilities. By working with parents, giving them relevant therapy equipment and teaching them correct handling skills, they are empowered to actively participate in their child’s development. 2. Families are invited to the Centre for a two day Initial Assessment where the child is assessed and a programme designed for the child. On the second day the family are shown how to undertake the exercises, which they then carry out at home, retuning to the Centre every 4-6 months when the exercises are adjusted. 3. Brainwave currently has around 500 families on Programme and the enquiries are growing at 30%. 4. See the charity’s video at http://uk.youtube.com/BrainwaveCentre . 5. Brainwave uses mainstream neuroplasticity techniques in its programmes. Most of it therapists NHS trained.

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