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The Challenging Behaviour Foundation Website
making a difference to the lives of people with severe learning disabilities
Registered charity no. 1060714
Images of children with severe learning disabilities

Who's who in CBF

Vivien Cooper and Daniel

Vivien Cooper - Founder of The Challenging Behaviour Foundation

My son Daniel has severe learning disabilities and challenging behaviour. I know from first hand experience the issues facing families caring for individuals described as 'challenging'.

I started the CBF to try and ensure that the information available about understanding and managing challenging behaviour gets to those who need it, those who are encountering it every day. I am also determined that children or adults with challenging behaviour should not be transported hundreds of miles away from their home and families to have their complex needs met.

The message I would like to give to other families is that you should not be made to feel guilty because your son or daughter is the most difficult to manage, or most expensive to fund. You are not alone, and the Challenging Behaviour Foundation is here to support you.

The CBF Team
Vivien
Lynn
Vivien - Chair of Trustees
Lynn - Volunteer Fundraiser
Hiromi Umizawa - Training Officer
Photo of Laurence - Volunteer
Hiromi - Training Officer
Laurence - Volunteer (Video - Filming & Editing)
Karen
Gemma
Karen - Development Manager
Gemma - Family Support Policy Officer
Helen - Team Administrator
Photo of Debra
Helen - Team Administrator
Debra - Volunteer (Mailing & Filing)
Photo of Sue - Volunteer
Charlie Clay - Family Support Worker
Sue - Volunteer Fundraiser
Charlie - Family Support Worker
Carina - Admin Assistant Photo of IT volunteer Andy
Carina - Finance & Admin Assistant
Andy - Volunteer (IT)
Photo of Frank  
Frank - Project Manager (SHIEC)