Birth Trauma

Birth Trauma

Birth trauma occurs in approximately 29 out of every 1,000 births in the US, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.  This is a shocking statistic given the advanced state of modern medicine.  Tragically, many of these injuries, including cerebral palsy and...
Gender Bias in ASD

Gender Bias in ASD

Historically, ASD has mainly been associated with more males than females, but new research is showing that girls present with autism in different ways and, until now,  their symptoms have largely been dismissed or misdiagnosed. According to the CDC, one in every...
Adults and ADHD

Adults and ADHD

The most common psychiatric disorder diagnosed in childhood is ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) which has been found to persist into adulthood 60% of the time, despite it being a disorder which is generally considered to lessen with age. Studies have...
ASD – An Inside View

ASD – An Inside View

‘The biggest challenge in life is to be yourself in a world that is trying to make you like everyone else’ Much has been written about the diagnosis and treatment of ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder) from an outsider’s perspective, but what is it like to inhabit a...
A Gut Feeling

A Gut Feeling

In the UK today, 1 in 100 children are affected by ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder), a disturbing 10% increase since 1992, with males being 4 times more likely to be on the spectrum than females. Studies are being carried out as to the reasons behind the escalation of...
Why Children Need More Support

Why Children Need More Support

There has been an unprecedented rise in special needs diagnoses since the pandemic, resulting in more EHC plans being awarded to children with Autism and Severe Learning Difficulties than ever before. The reasons behind these increases are varied: Better recognition...