Buggy designs

The Link between Buggy Design and Child Development A study carried out by Dr Suzanne Zeedyk, Senior Lecturer in the psychology department at Dundee University, has found that many babies, sitting in forward-facing buggies, can be left... Read more

Lost for Words

From the Tonight programme featured on ITV - On 24 November 2008 On Monday the ITV programme "Tonight" looked into the question as to why so many children were starting school with poor language skills. It featured a young boy called... Read more

Changes in Post 19;0 funds

Last month the Cabinet presented a draft policy. In Cambridge there was a Public Consultation which is set to be presented to the Cabinet for their agreement in December. "Personalization" "Self-directed Support" "A new... Read more

Can milk help Autism

On Monday Septemeber 8th, FIVE NEWS highlighted a concern about the avialability of A2 milk, proven to have beneficial effects for children on the autism specturm.     FIVE LIVE website reports;   Find out how one type of cow's... Read more

Baby Signing

Signing is becoming increasingly popular in order to enable babies/toddlers to communicate. This article explains why signing may be useful, some of the types of signing that are used and the effect of signing on speech. Why signing is... Read more

Ritalin – the latest findings

The National Institute of Clinical Excellence(NICE) has advised that drugs, including Ritalin, should only be prescribed for severe cases of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) where the condition affects all aspect’s of a... Read more

Brain function – Autism

A recent report in the New Scientist by Kamila and Henry Markram from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne has looked at brain function in people with Autism. It has put forward the theory that children who develop... Read more

Support Brain Injury

Speech and Language Therapist's with specialist knowledge in brain injury are keen to share their knowledge & skills This month's Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy Bulletin, was encouraging Speech and Language therapists... Read more

Social Stories

Social stories were oringially developed for use with people with Autism, in order to share information about social skills. However social stories can be used with a range of people to help them understand social... Read more

Your Child’s Statutory Rights

Going back to school is a difficult and unworldly time for both children and their parents alike.   We recognise that September can be the month of much distress for many of our clients and their families. If you are in the position... Read more