Rachel Harrison

The Swedish study, in the British Journal of Psychiatry, suggested autistic people die on average 16 years early – with suicide and epilepsy the most common causes of premature death.
The charity Autistica is […]

The main features of the disease include:

Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological condition which destroys brain cells
70% of sufferers have problems with their speech and communication
There is […]

The Daily Mail reported on a story about a young girl who suddenly stopped talking……….
“Autistic girl, 5, who didn’t speak for three years stuns her parents by suddenly asking for ‘more toast p […]

By raising money people can help to raise awareness about autism and make a difference to the lives of autistic people across the UK.

Are you an individual affected by autism, or a group of friends seeking to […]

The Conversation.com has produced guidance for parents about bilingualism and language acquisition to try to alleviate some of the concerns they might have. It reports….. “A number of enduring myths s […]

Science Daily has reported on how head movements play an important role in conveying emotions.
In the article from McGill University it says…… “When people talk or sing, they often nod, tilt or bow their h […]

People who take part will help in gathering information which will make for stronger research, allowing your voice to be heard.

The autism community has grown over the years so that parents around the world […]

Laura James describes how her autism diagnosis as an adult finally helped her to make sense of things after years of feeling she was different from others.
In the Daily Telegraph she writes: “I sighed as I r […]

Disabilities include speech, language and communication needs which can sometimes be less obvious but can still impact greatly on a person’s life.
National Awareness Days.com is highlighting the day and says It […]

The judges said Neurotribes: The Legacy of Autism and How to Think Smarter About People Who Think Differently was a “tour de force” of journalistic and scientific research.
It is the first popular science book […]

International Stammering Awareness day brings together individuals, groups and stammering associations to accurately educate the general public about stuttering. Stuttering is a communication disorder that […]

“How would Beverley Vincent describe to a fluent person her world as someone with a covert stammer?
“Ok, so this is me Beverley, a covert stammerer of 41 years! Many fluent people can only imagine what it wou […]

National Awarensss Days.com is letting people know about the special events.

Every year since 1994 Alzheimer organisations have observed World Alzheimer’s Day on 21 September and the day will continue to play […]

The Down’s Syndrome Association says that all children with Down’s syndrome find it hard to learn some aspects of speech, language and communication. Some children experience severe speech and language problems w […]

UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is dedicated to tackling the link between poverty and literacy. The day was founded in 1946 and every year on 8 September UNESCO asks […]

Communication exchanges with a whole range of communication partners, including family, carers, friends, work colleagues and peers, can be affected which can result in social isolation.
Difficulties can arise […]

Empathy and compassion are important in being able to communicate in the modern world effectively.

But how and why did it develop in humans?
The Daily Mail has recently reported ….. “Early humans carried […]

Brains are fragile and can be severely damaged from the smallest knock. Actress Natasha Richardson died after receiving a knock to the head while on a ski lesson. She showed no signs of being hurt at the time but […]

Speech and Language Therapists also have a part to play in the care of dementia patients because of the effect the condition can have on a person’s ability to communicate.
Their communication can start to […]

Raising Awareness of Multiple Sclerosis

National Awareness Days .com explains what the condition is…….
In short: a progressive disease affecting the brain and spinal chord. The effects can vary from […]