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

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

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

Final report of the Bercow Rev

The final report of the Bercow review had now been published which makes recommendations to the Government about the steps it should take to transform provision for and experiences of children and young people with speech, language and... Read more

Autism and Asperger Syndrome

NEW BOOK ON AUTISM Autism and Asperger Syndrome Author: Simon Baron-Cohen Publisher: Oxford University Press Price: £9.99 This book was reviewed in the Daily Mail on 22 July 2008 by Charlotte Moore. The following is a summary of... Read more

Autistic Ben Haslam’s Fight

Ben Haslam who has an autism spectrum disorder, attends one of our contracted settings' residential schools - The Shires at Stretton.   Ben's parents are fighting a legal battle to have his needs fully recognised.  Tonight The... Read more

School Speech Testing Urged

School pupil speech testing urged is the headline on BBC news today. Following up on the findings from the Interim Bercow report, a push is being made towards all children receiving a speech and language assessment at the start of... Read more

The Final Bercow Review

The final Bercow report has been released today. Read our full summary, analysed by Jane Gregory. In brief; The Government made its formal response via a Written Ministerial Statement which will be available from Hansard. A detailed... Read more

Autism on the rise

Read the following article about some of the lastest evidence base. http://merzenich.positscience.com/?p=174 Jane Gregory - Speciliast Speech and Language Therapist July... Read more

The Bercow Report explained

An interim report reviewing services for children and young people aged 0-19 years with speech, language and communication needs BACKGROUND: In August 2007 John Bercow MP was asked to lead a review of provision of services and... Read more