Information for Children and Young People

The Child Brain Injury Trust Publications

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 and released in October 2008, 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.

To order your copy of this booklet please email: helpline@cbituk.org

This publication is free of charge to families and £5.00 to professionals plus £2.00 P&P

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 - Order form

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 know, first hand, about the things that other young people are likely to experience, which is why they are the experts. The topics covered inlcude
1. An introduction
2. Memory at home
3. Memory at school
4. Tiredess
5. Staying mates with my mates (to be released shortly)
6. Mood swings (to be released shortly)

Young people's film - As Easy as ABI - read more

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 speically 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