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Author Archives: The Editor
Bullying of disabled children ‘prevalent’ in Scots schools
Bullying of disabled children – including physical attacks and name-calling – is “prevalent” in Scottish education, a new report has warned. The study, for Scotland’s Commissioner for Children and Young People, highlighted disabled pupils being excluded from school sports and “stared … read more »
Free Afasic Scotland fun day!
Come to free demonstration of Bal-A-Vis-X exercises, used to improved co-ordination, visual tracking, sensory integration, auditory skills and self esteem, followed by free fun session at Mike’s Military Mayhem, June 3rd. Places limited, Sign up now! read more »
Scottish parents need help to raise kids
Times are hard for Scotland’s parents – and only half believe the land in which they grew up is still the best place to raise their kids.
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Carers must contact HMRC to keep working tax credits.
Carers Scotland is warning families receipt of Carers Allowance that they must contact HMRC before 6 April 2012 read more »
Speech therapy can prevent reoffending
NEW university research has highlighted the need for a greater investment in speech and language therapy within Scotland’s criminal justice system to help prevent reoffending. read more »
Finding the ‘invisible’ voice of children with SLCN
Experts in speech, language and communication have created a book about the importance of listening to children with SLCN.
It is called ‘Listening to Children and Young People with Speech, Language and Communication Needs’ read more »
Have your say on education for children with complex learning needs
The Doran Review is holding consultations across the country, asking parents, carers and support groups how the system can be improved. read more »
A third of parents are not influencing children’s reading skills
Nearly a third of parents do not read to their children as they believe they have little influence on their speech and language development, research has discovered. read more »
Thousands of disabled Scots and their families may lose out in benefits move
Thousands of sick and disabled Scots and their families will lose out under UK Government benefit reforms, according to new figures published by Citizens Advice Scotland. The Herald details a report by the agency which reveals the likely impact of transferring tens … read more »
Artist residency on offer at Glasgow studio
Project Ability is offering six Glasgow-based visual artists a one month residency in its studios in Trongate 103. Its workshop is fully accessible and applications are particularly welcomed from artists who have a disability. The successful artists will have access … read more »
