Dads are engouraged to talk to their baby
Dads are sometimes left in the shadows when it comes to being involved in their child's development, but talking to their baby and helping...
Rachel Harrison
Focusing on Asperger Syndrome
The main difference between Autism and Asperger syndrome is that people with Asperger syndrome will typically have no language delay,...
What is Autism ?
Autism is a lifelong developmental disability and is usually, although not always, diagnosed in early childhood. It is a spectrum disorder...
Could tickling your baby help them to learn to speak?
It has been reported in the press that researchers have discovered that by tickling your baby it could actually help them learn to...
Speech and Communication Problems Caused by Parkinson’s Disease
Speech and communication can be affected by Parkinson's Disease. Difficulties include a quiet voice, poor handwriting and a fixed facial...
The Unpredictability of Parkinson’s Disease
After actor Michael J. Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease back in the 1990s, there has been increasing public awareness of the...
Dancing to a Different Tune – World Autism Awareness Month
On the eve of National Autism Awareness Day Professor Uta Frith presented an Horizon documentary: Living with Autism. In the programme...
Celebrating World Autism Awareness Month
April is World Autism Awareness Month, an opportunity to recognise a condition that affects 1 in 100 people in the UK. Ambitious about...
Autism Awareness Month – Real Life Stories
A father speaks to his son for the first time through the world of Disney. In honour of Autism Awareness Month Time magazine journalist...
“Cranky Old Man”, The use of Poetry for Communication with Non-Verbal Adults
“Cranky Old Man” Is an anonymous poem which reveals the frustrations of an elderly man no longer able to reach out to those around him...
