Message from our president HRH, The Countess of Wessex |
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I am delighted to give my support to Brainwave, a very special Charity which deservedly has built a national reputation for its home based, therapy Programmes. It has been a pleasure to visit the Brainwave Centre in Somerset, both when opening the Hydrotherapy Pool and also on the completion of two additional bungalows, which are now in regular use by families when they attend the Centre for their child's assessments.
Since becoming involved in 2002 I have been constantly impressed by the skill and dedication of the staff and parents and their determination to bring greater independence to children with neurodevelopmental conditions, like Cerebral Palsy or Downs Syndrome.
I look forward to continuing my work as President and promoting a greater awareness of the Charity and its provision.
This is an opportunity that should not be missed and is worthy of all our support.
FAMILIES
DOWN SYNDROME TESTIMONIAL - EMMA
I think Brainwave is brilliant. I'd been looking for this type of help, and although it took me three years, I know I've found it.
The therapists are fantastic; they are so supportive. At the Initial Assessment, they really gave us hope and made us feel there is something we can do to help Emma. They were there to help us, and to teach us how to help Emma.
So many people you see suggest that you do a bit of this, or that you do that, it can become quite mind-boggling. To have a clear and structured programme written down in a simple list that you know is addressing all her areas of development, is brilliant. You know then that you're doing as much as you can.
Although Emma had just taken a few steps when we started Brainwave a couple of months ago, I still can't quite get my head around seeing her walking about now. We started with working on her balance, and now she's doing so well.
I think Brainwave is brilliant. I'd been looking for this type of help, and although it took me three years, I know I've found it.
The therapists are fantastic; they are so supportive. At the Initial Assessment, they really gave us hope and made us feel there is something we can do to help Emma. They were there to help us, and to teach us how to help Emma.
So many people you see suggest that you do a bit of this, or that you do that, it can become quite mind-boggling. To have a clear and structured programme written down in a simple list that you know is addressing all her areas of development, is brilliant. You know then that you're doing as much as you can.
Although Emma had just taken a few steps when we started Brainwave a couple of months ago, I still can't quite get my head around seeing her walking about now. We started with working on her balance, and now she's doing so well.