Including a dysphagia risk assessment and guide
Dr Darren D. Chadwick writes:
"I have been pulling together the dysphagia related resources I have been involved in over the years into a single page repository so they are more easily accessible by practitioners and carers and any others who may find
‘...three days after delivery her baby suffered a convulsion...’
From Center for Learning and Childhood Development:
"Many caregivers whose children have developmental delays have similar stories. Their experiences taking care of the complex needs of their children are not well understood. These ca
Introduction to the series
In the first part of this serialised essay I suggested hospital and clinics are not favourable environments to promote education/learning in babies and young children who have conditions that affect their development and learning in the long term. I characterised these med
'Bliss called for...additional time for these parents to be with their babies'
The Government has responded to The House of Commons' Petitions Committee recommendation, based on Bliss' evidence, that Neonatal Leave and Pay should be piloted to support parents impacted by COVID-19.
The Government has
This is part 2 of Owen’s story. It tracks his early progress in treatment for autism. Part 1 described his difficult path to a diagnosis
From Spectrum website:
“On a sunny morning in late August, 4-year-old Owen Couture, who has autism, sat on the floor of his family’s living room. “How many activit
Read more: Owen’s odyssey: A year and a half after an autism diagnosis. By Lydia Denworth
‘firstly identify and then activate and develop caregivers’ skills’
From an article by Geraldine Maughan in Children’s Research Network:
"The effectiveness of Marte Meo Therapy (MMT) in treating attachment relationships has not yet been researched in Ireland. The purpose of this
‘Hospitality should be at the heart of what children, families, and educators experience in schools’
At an assembly at St. Lawrence School in Lusaka, Zambia, a choir of 7th- and 8th-year students sang, “You’re in the right place, at the right time, with the right people and you won’t go back the sam
Read more: A Model of Hospitality and Story Sharing in Zambia by Martha J. Ritter
Inflammation is a critical part of our immune system's stress response
- but what exactly is inflammation and what happens when it's persistent and ongoing? How does it impact child development?
This infographic from Center on the Developing Chilod addresses these questions and provides steps
Read more: INFOGRAPHIC: What Is Inflammation? And Why Does It Matter for Child Development?
Cartoon © Martina Jirankova-Limbrick 2011