Half a million people in the UK are on the autistic spectrum, all finding it hard to make sense of the world around them. The disorder impacts both the highly intelligent (some employed in the City) and the profoundly learning disabled (like my late son). Dame Stephanie Shirley, The Shirley Foundation Speaker: Dame Stephanie Shirley Visit the lecture page Suggested … [Read more...]
Kids in Crisis – how the 21st Century is harming our children’s health – A Free Course
Don't miss Dr. den Boer's talk on one of the most important issues of our time! Dr. den Boer addresses one of the most pressing issues we face today - the health of our children. Using a wealth of scientific and statistical data as well as his own clinical experience, he gives a fascinating look at how incidence of obesity, ADD, ADHD, autism, asthma, seizures, and other … [Read more...]
Autism Theory and Technology (MIT) – A Free Course
The MIT course "Autism Theory and Technology" illuminates current theories about autism together with challenges faced by people on the autism spectrum. Theories in communicating, interacting socially, managing cognitive and affective overload, and achieving independent lifestyles are covered. In parallel, the course presents state-of-the-art technologies being developed for … [Read more...]
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