This is a guest post from nurses.co.uk Eating disorders can cause serious psychological, physical and social harm to a young person. Unfortunately, in the UK, NHS studies have shown that they are on the rise in children. These disorders are…
All autism diagnoses are now officially titled ASD, but many doctors will still use the term “Asperger’s” or “Asperger syndrome”. Many doctors describe Asperger’s as “high-functioning autism”, but this term is not generally favoured by the autistic community as it…
Lockdown has created a series of societal and economical issues in the UK and Worldwide. School closures, job losses, furlough, or working from home have all disturbed our regular routines. One of the biggest fears that parents, and health professionals…
“...when I look at my arms, I don't think revolutionary. I think sad, and pain, but not revolutionary.” ― Kathleen Glasgow, Girl in Pieces Although lock down has been softened and society begins to re-open the effects of the virus…
Sadly, it’s becoming more and more normalised for children to stay indoors on their phones and devices when they have time off. With all of this in mind, it should come as no real surprise that child obesity is at…
It’s very common for other conditions to be diagnosed alongside Asperger syndrome or autism. For this reason, it’s vital that we work with the needs arising from a person’s autism separately from their other needs, while offering support in a…
You can stay on top of your child’s asthma if you understand their needs. Asthma symptoms don’t need to get in the way if your child’s symptoms are managed well. If you understand these 9 things about your child with…
#Autismawareness #Aspergerssyndrome #Aspergers In the 1980s, British psychiatrist Lorna Wing developed and introduced the concept of Asperger syndrome. The condition is named after an Austrian paediatrician named Hans Asperger, who studied and wrote about children who exhibited the condition in…
So I am what is termed an ‘insomniac.’ I wear the badge proudly and instead of fighting my nature I have learned to embrace it. Unfortunately, I am now reconciling with the fact that my daughter too is also an…
During Christmas Break I took my daughter to Activity World. It’s a place where she can run and be free and romp about on the equipment here in Peterborough, England. It’s a fantastic place that caters to kids and has great…