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Andrew Brereton - ArticlesOvercoming learning disabilitiesWhen a child is labelled as having a 'learning disability' it comes with an unwanted and unwarranted stigma, which can be hurtful not only for the child, but for his / her family too.
The usual response to the diagnosis of a learning disability is to introduce supplemental learning support by way of one – to – one contact with specialist intervention or by the use of various aids. Generally, these have a minimal effect as they do nothing to improve brain function itself. Cerebral Palsy and Other Brain Dysfunctions: - Language and Communication DevelopmentWhen the parents of a child with cerebral palsy contact Snowdrop for the first time, they have many pressing issues they wish to discuss, - however, one concern seems to be predominant and quite rightly so! The major concern seems to be centred upon language and communication development. What is Cerebral Palsy?The term ‘cerebral palsy’ taken literally, is actually a complete misnomer. The term ‘cerebral’ means ‘of the brain,’ whereas the term ‘palsy’ means complete or partial paralysis. Now, is it possible to paralyse a brain? Even a brain in a state of coma is far from paralysed. So what is 'cerebral palsy?' A New Approach to Treatment for Some Forms of AutismAutism has become the 'hot potato' of the 21st century. The rise in the number of cases being diagnosed, (now estimated at nearly 4 in every thousand children born), and the argument as to vaccine implicated causation has ensured that if the average member of the public has heard of only one disability, it is more likely than not autism. But what can be done to treat and improve the prospects for children who suffer this debilitating condition? Disclosing a Diagnosis of Cerebral PalsyWhen a child is born into a family, it is usually a time of great joy and optimism. It is a time when the family looks forward to the future with the shared anticipation of seeing that child take his first steps, speak his first words and hopefully to grow up to fulfil all of the ambitions, of which the composite members of his family could only dream. Most people cannot even imagine the horror of being informed that their child is different; New Approach to Treating Cerebral Palsy?A new treatment regime for children with cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities has been developed by Snowdrop Child Development consultants. The treatment is called ‘neuro-cognitive therapy’ and is presented in the form of a programme, which families carry out at home for several hours per day.
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