Let’s focus on autism
I am proud of having initiated Britain’s National Autism Project (NAP). This started in late 2014, reported in 2017 and…
Paediatrics
Aluminium and autism: what next?
Publication of our recent research on aluminium and autism has prompted myriad questions not least of which being ‘what next?’…
The Autistic Mind
Edinburgh University’s Patrick Wild Centre was opened in 2010 by Alfred Wild who had watched his parents care for his…
Autism : Amazing Things Happen – Alexander Amelines
Alexander’s film gives an uplifting introduction to autism for young non-autistic audiences, aiming to raise awareness, understanding and tolerance in…
Stigma around Hepatitis B infection
The personal story of the journey of a young adult with hepatitis B infection brings new insights into the challenges…
Ten ways a parent can help a child avoid self-harming
Self-harming is a highly complex issue but from friendships to body dissatisfaction to social media and exam pressures, there is…
Social media and eating disorders
At the start of Eating Disorders Awareness Week, two experts in eating disorders discuss the problem of social media and…
How to end stigma of breastfeeding?
Why is there still such a huge stigma around breastfeeding in public? New research reveals over three quarters of British…
Why do premature babies have low blood pressure?
Scientists have discovered crucial new information about how a foetus develops which could explain why very premature babies suffer low…
Do second hand toys pose a safety risk?
A study, published (Jan 2018) in the Environmental Science & Technology journal, looked at 200 toys taken from homes, charities…