by Adele Jane | Jul 10, 2024 | ASD
A diagnosis can be a very difficult thing for parents to accept, particularly if their understanding of a disorder is influenced by media. The media has certainly picked up on Autism Spectrum Disorder in the last decade or so, and there are almost limitless books and films depicting people with autism. ASD has also received a much higher profile in the community, as well as attracting specific funding.
by Adele Jane | Feb 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
By adolescence, students need to be able to make sound personal decisions as well as use complex thinking processes to understand and reason about global issues. Many school subjects require students to demonstrate this reasoning in their ability to answer questions,...
by Adele Jane | Jun 21, 2021 | Dementia
On the long and distressing journey that is dementia, one of the key issues is keeping communication going. Over time, all communication skills learned over a lifetime are lost. People forget the names of things, lose their understanding of words and sentences, and...
by Adele Jane | Jun 8, 2021 | Aphasia
Dyspraxia occurs when the brain is not able to adequately plan actions. In adults, this can be acquired as a result of a stroke (CVA) or disease or brain lesion of some kind. The severity can range from mild to severe, and so the symptoms will vary accordingly.
by Adele Jane | Jun 2, 2021 | Aphasia
Imagine if you lost your ability to communicate with everyone around you. If a person loses their ability to communicate, they suffer a significant and distressing loss. In fact, loss of speech and language is one of the most distressing life events that can happen....
