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You may think that you do not know any children with an acquired brain injury, but due to the hidden nature of this disability, how can you be so sure?
Join our free and accredited workshop in Edinburgh to explore the experiences of children, young people, and their families following childhood acquired brain injury, the challenges they face, and how you can support them better. This training aims to provide a no-nonsense, jargon-free approach to childhood acquired brain injury, so if you work with children and/or young people, book your space now!
“It was excellent! The workshop was easy to follow and I have definitely learned a lot about childhood ABI. The trainer made the workshop interesting, very informative and interactive. “
The Understanding Childhood Acquired Brain Injury workshop will cover:
• What an acquired brain injury (ABI) is
• The importance of understanding childhood acquired brain injury
• Common areas of difficulty for children affected by an acquired brain injury
• Debunking myths
• Active participation tasks
• Support strategies
“This training was really informative and gave tangible examples. I enjoyed the variety of activities and interaction. It was also interesting to hear from those in different settings, such as rehab centres and the legal sector. “
Who should attend?
• SENCOs / ALNCos / ASN Teachers
• Teachers
• Learning Support Assistants
• School Meal Support Assistants
• Early Years Practitioners
• Childcare Providers
• Homeschooling Families
• Youth Workers
• Social Workers
• Educational Psychologists
• Inclusion Managers
• Health Care Professionals
• Paediatric Therapists
• Case Managers
• Lawyers
• Solicitors
• Legal Practitioners
• Anyone who works with children and young people
Funding for this workshop has been kindly provided by the Eden Dora Trust for Children with Encephalitis.
If your organisation is hoping for multiple members of staff to attend the training or you have any other queries (including bespoke training for your organisation), please contact us directly via learning@cbituk.org.
Please note, each individual attending must complete their own booking form and complete their own GDPR confirmations in order for a booking to be processed. Please do not complete the booking form on behalf of anyone else. For full details on how we store and process your data responsibly, please see our privacy notice or request a copy by emailing us via office@cbituk.org.
The booking form below will close on Sunday 3rd May 2026. Please contact us via office@cbituk.org if you experience difficulty with completing the booking form, or if you are looking for spaces after the closing date, or if you would like us to add you to our waiting list.