15th August 2019
By Jasmine Hine Alzheimer’s is a neurological disease that is typically associated with the older generation: but did you know those who suffer from learning difficulties could be more at risk? What is Alzheimer’s? Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological condition that causes Dementia and is primarily associated with a decline More…
5th August 2019
“I’m a bit OCD about things like that.” “That is so OCD!” How many times have we heard, used or seen these phrases and hashtags when someone likes things a little more organised than most, or when someone likes to colour co-ordinate their wardrobe? My bet is the answer is ‘often’. How many times have More…
18th July 2019
Autism spectrum conditions (ASCs) and eating disorders do not at first glance seem like they would overlap. ASCs are characterised by difficulties in social interaction and communication, while eating disorders are characterised by abnormal or disturbed eating habits; symptoms which on the surface sound vastly different. Equally, people with autism are often (incorrectly) assumed to More…
18th June 2019
The 17th to the 21st June marks Loneliness Awareness Week in the UK; a week aimed at reducing stigma around loneliness and helping people to connect. Loneliness has been suggested to be as harmful to our health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, and can have an enormous impact on our physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Whilst More…
9th June 2019
Today is Transverse Myelitis Awareness day! …Transverse- what, sorry? Transverse Myelitis (TM) is a rare neurological condition, so you will be forgiven for not having heard of it before. The average GP sees a case of TM once every 100 years. TM is thought to be the result of the immune system mistakenly attacking the More…
31st May 2019
By Nathan Harper. National growing for wellbeing week – 3rd-7th June It is said that growing your own produce {fruit/veg} can improve your physical and mental wellbeing. There are health benefits to gardening e.g. improved mental health, improved physical health, confidence, communication, concentration, self-belief. You can develop new skills when gardening and work with other More…
31st May 2019
With the summer holidays fast approaching, children, parents and schools alike are gearing up for the 6-week school break. Thinking back to this time of year when I was younger, I remember excitement and anticipation around all the fun things I could do without the strict and monotonous routine of school. For many children, the More…
21st May 2019
Autism Spectrum Conditions are gaining far more exposure in popular news media in recent times than ever before. There are many brilliant people speaking out about their experiences of being an adult on the autistic spectrum, and more employers and policy makers are beginning to understand the importance of recognising the unique abilities and difficulties More…
18th April 2019
Many people with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASCs) are likely to suffer from sleep disturbances at some point in their lives. In fact, recent research suggests that up to 80% of young people with ASCs experience difficulties falling asleep or staying asleep, compared to 9%-50% of children without ASCs. Insomnia, defined as difficulty falling or remaining More…
8th April 2019
By Nathan Harper It’s been claimed that learning how the brain works psychologically before & in exams can potentially lead to better performances in exams, so I’m going to have a look at how this can be the case: 1.It’s okay to be stressed, but make sure your level of stress is manageable Being stressed More…