On 21 October, the EarlyBrain partners gathered in Turin (IT) for the final transnational project meeting, following the public final event held the day before. The meeting provided a space to reflect on the project’s achievements, discuss the outcomes of the final event, and plan for the sustainability of EarlyBrain’s...
Empowering Families and Building a Brighter Future at the EarlyBrain Final Event
On 20 October in Turin, over 50 professionals and families members from across Europe came together for the final event of the Erasmus+ EarlyBrain project, marking the conclusion of a three-year journey dedicated to strengthening Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) across Europe. The event celebrated how storytelling, support services and policy can...
Event: Empowering Families with the EarlyBrain Project in Turin, Italy
Early childhood is a crucial development stage where families of children with disabilities face unique challenges. This workshop will explore how best to support young children and their families and the role of inclusive, family-centred Early Childhood Intervention policies in ensuring the right support from the start. Early childhood is...
Empowering Parents and Caregivers: Two Successful Multiplier Events Promoted EarlyBrain’s Toolkit
In a significant step toward supporting families and early childhood development, two impactful multiplier events were recently held to promote the newly developed EarlyBrain's Toolkit, a comprehensive resource designed to support parents and caregivers in addressing challenging situations of the everyday life for children between birth to age six. The...
Invitation to EarlyBrain’s Multiplier Event in Valencia, Spain
For too long, stories about children with specific developmental issues have been scarce. But not anymore! On 26th March 2025, IRENEA will host the EarlyBrain Project's Multiplier Event in Valencia, Spain. What to expect? This session will showcase 5 unique stories developed by the EarlyBrain partnership to designed to empower...
EASPD Knowledge Café – The Power of Storytelling in Early Childhood Intervention
On 30th October 2024, the partners of the EarlyBrain Project convened online for the EASPD Knowledge Café, led by EASPD’s Knowledge and Innovation Team to facilitate knowledge sharing among EASPD members and partners. This session explored the significant role of storytelling within Early Childhood Intervention (ECI). Through storytelling, parents and...
EASPD Knowledge Café: The Role of Storytelling in Early Childhood Intervention
Growing up, a storybook meant entertainment for us. With great excitement we would wait for our parents or grandparents to read us a story right before bedtime. As children we did not realise that through storytelling we actually learnt many life lessons. In fact, it is an extremely effective tool...
Understanding and Supporting Children in Toilet Training
Toilet training is a significant developmental milestone for children, yet many, including those with intellectual or developmental disabilities, face challenges when it comes to bowel movements. This reluctance can stem from various factors, including fears, discomfort, and sensory sensitivities. Understanding these elements can help caregivers support children through this process. ...
EarlyBrain Presentation at EASPD Conference on Mental Health and Psychosocial Disability Support
On 20-21 May 2024, the EarlyBrain project participated in the European Association of Service providers for Persons with Disabilities’ (EASPD) international conference on transforming mental health and psychosocial disability support services. Workshop Highlights The workshop focused on fostering the wellbeing of children and their caregivers. It opened with a presentation...
The power of storytelling: Insights from EarlyBrain’s Project Experts
In a world filled with data and information, storytelling remains a timeless and potent tool for communication and learning. To mark International Day of Families on 15th May the EarlyBrain project sat down with two of their project partners, Irene Bertana and Loles Navarro Pérez to delve deeper into the...