Category Archives: HOT OFF THE PRESS!
Help local government communicate better
Can you help show the people who run our local government services how to communicate better? People with communication support needs are being asked for their views on ways to ensure all local service information can be understood by everyone. … read more »
Study shines a spotlight on the realities of life as a child in Scotland
The latest findings of a study highlighting the realities of life as a child in Scotland have been published. read more »
30-month child check-up to be reintroduced
SCOTTISH toddlers are to be checked by health professionals before the age of three to ensure they are getting ready to learn. read more »
SHOCKING! AUTISTIC BOY BANNED FROM MICROSOFT GAMING SITE
An 11-year-old boy with Autism has been labeled a cheater by Xbox Live; his gamerscore was also deleted. Due to his autism, playing multiplayer on XBL was his only social interaction. Jennifer Zdenek, the boy’s mother, is furious Microsoft would … read more »
HOT OFF THE PRESS: PARENTS BEING BLAMED FOR SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PROBLEMS
Long-term speech and language problems are wrongly being blamed on parents not talking to their children and too much television, research suggests. A survey for the Communication Trust reveals common misconceptions about the cause of serious communication difficulties Follow the … read more »
National Year of Communication is 2011
The National Year of Communication is here. 2011 will celebrate communication as a right for all and Afasic Scotland will mark this very special year by launching an Art Competition for children and young people that will encourage different age … read more »
