Real life stories
Real life stories
Donna’s story: “My granddaughter was born with a rare brain condition – The Brain Charity’s help was invaluable”
The diagnosis was a huge shock - The Brain Charity provided vital information.
Category: Help for children
Published: 2 February 2022
Jacob’s UBE2A story: “Success at tribunal helped us buy our son’s medical equipment”
Jacob is 5-and-a-half and lives with UBE2A, a rare genetic condition. He was diagnosed at
Category: Help for children
Published: 27 August 2024
William’s Down’s syndrome story: “We feel so lucky we discovered The Brain Changer Arts Project during the COVID-19 lockdowns”
Our art and occupational therapy sessions helped William keep practicing his fine motor skills during
Category: Help for children
Published: 11 May 2022
Rose’s posterior fossa syndrome story: “She was paralysed after tumour op; art helped her hold scissors again”
The youngster had to learn to walk again - Brain Changer craft sessions proved vital.
Category: Help for children
Published: 7 October 2021
Blossom’s dyspraxia story: “She was falling behind – now she can celebrate her neurodiversity”
The 10-year-old has joint hypermobility syndrome and dyspraxia, which affects fine and gross motor skills.
Category: Help for children
Published: 15 March 2021
Faith’s Chiari malformation story: “The Brain Changer Arts Project helps her love the physio she needs”
The 8-year-old has Chiari malformation, meaning her brain is pushing into her spinal canal.
Category: Help for children
Published: 15 March 2021