Dementia & the Power of Music

Dementia has been in the headlines recently. Documentary-maker Louis Theroux has created a new documentary with the BBC, spending time with people with dementia and their families. You can watch his documentary here:... Read more

AAC

With iPads and other tablets becoming more commonly used in everyday life, hi-tech gadgets are becoming more and more popular as methods of Alternative Augmentative Communication (AAC). Many individuals throughout the UK have... Read more

Music and Literacy

This week's article highlights the need for a personalised therapy approach for individuals with communication difficulties, and the important role that associated therapies such as Arts Therapies can play in promoting confidence with... Read more

Selective Mutism

The Daily Mail wrote recently about the subject of Selective Mutism in the UK population. You can read the article in full... Read more

Disabled Children’s Services

CQC Reviews Disabled Children's Services                             The continuing issue of provision of services for children with disabilities again reached the national forum this week following the... Read more

World Austism Awareness Day

Monday 2nd April 2012 marks ‘World Autism Awareness Day’ throughout the globe, officially declared by the United Nations "to highlight the need to help improve the lives of children and adults who suffer from the disorder so they can... Read more

Better Integrated Care

On the 19th March 2012 - the Department of Health issued a Press Release on their website about integrated care and Allied Health Professionals. You can read the Press Release in full... Read more

Words for Life

The National Literacy Trust recently launched their new campaign, ‘Words for Life’, which you can read more about here: http://www.wordsforlife.org.uk/ The National Literacy Trust is a national charity working to support those... Read more

Speech, Language, Toys

The American Speech-Hearing Association’s blog published an interesting piece last month on toys for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), following a visit to the 2012 New York International Toy Fair. You can read Sherry... Read more

Summary of the Green Paper

Kevin Geeson - Dyslexia Action - 14th October 2011 In this presentation Kevin Geeson, CEO of Dyslexia Action, highlights his concerns about the assessment of hidden disabilities such as dyslexia. He is concerned that dyslexia is not... Read more