3rd April 2023
Written by Cian Hancock. This may look like somewhat of a familiar blog post, but leaving this review on such an incredible book is one that I couldn’t resist! “Nicky is sure it is all his fault and he can’t even remember what he was doing…” “Uncertainty swamps me as I move closer, not More…
5th April 2019
It is estimated that males on the autistic spectrum outnumber females on the autistic spectrum 4 to 1. Historically, autism was viewed as a ‘male condition’, with some even describing autism as ‘extreme maleness’. Many of the traits traditionally associated with Autism Spectrum Conditions are thought of as classically ‘male’, such as being detail-orientated and More…
2nd April 2019
Content written and presented by, for and about autistic people can really help tackle the myths and misconceptions that arise about Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASCs). In honour of Autism Awareness Week, we have collated a list of some books and video content about Autism Spectrum Conditions that are great both for those on the autistic More…
14th February 2017
Many were shocked and saddened by the passing of Terry Pratchett in 2015. A hugely popular author he was famous for writing fantastic and surreal tales in the Discworld novels so when he passed away after a battle with Alzheimer’s many refused to believe that was the end of his story. The programme Terry Pratchett: More…
29th April 2015
ACT Made Simple: An Easy-to-Read Primer on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. ACT Made Simple is just that. This easy to follow and easy to read introduction is a guided journey through understanding the underlying principles as well as the practical use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. It is recommended that those new to ACT read More…
11th February 2015
Book review of Do No Harm: Stories of Life, Death and Brain Surgery by Henry Marsh, published by Phoenix Books. Book review by Dr Richard Maddicks ‘I feel like a medieval knight mounting his horse and setting off in pursuit of a mythical beast. And the view down the microscope into the patient’s brain is More…
22nd October 2014
‘How To Be Sick; A Buddhist-Inspired Guide For The Chronically Ill And Their Care Givers’ by Toni Bernhard, Wisdom Publications, Boston, 2010. Review by Dr Richard Maddicks A truism it may be, but the thing about many chronic illnesses is that, by definition, it is persistent or does not get better. The multiple implications More…
15th August 2014
Mind Change is due to be published 21st August 2014 by Random House. In Mind Change, Susan Greenfield discusses the all-pervading technologies that now surround us, and from which we derive instant information, connected identity, diminished privacy and exceptionally vivid here-and-now experiences. In her view they are creating a new environment, with vast implications, More…
22nd July 2014
Click play to listen to our interview with Jo Johnson about her recent book, ‘Shrinking the Smirch’: Book Review – Shrinking the Smirch I was recently talking with a young man who was struggling with the ongoing and multiple challenges associated with his spinal cord injury. He described the profound fear he experienced when waking More…
15th January 2014
Shaped by psychological discoveries of recent decades, Daniel Kahneman presents his current understanding of judgement and decision making in his book ‘Thinking Fast and Slow’. Using his fictitious characters ‘system 1’ and ‘system 2’ to describe our different modes of thinking, Kahneman leads the reader to understand how we are not the creatures of reason More…