Category: Health & Fitness

As we understand more about autism and other developmental disorders, the jargon and labels change. What we once recognised as Asperger’s, for example, is now talked about under one heading – Autistic Spectrum Disorder or ASD.

For those working in the medical and education professions, as well as parents and caregivers, this can be confusing. With autism awareness courses available from NCC Home Learning, you can understand more about ASD, what it is and how severe it can be.

If you or somebody you know has recently been diagnosed with depression, it is important to understand exactly what the signs and symptoms are and the sources and help that are available. Remember, you do not have to suffer alone.

You come home exhausted from work and as soon as you walk in the door you are in constant demand to care for your children and tend to household chores. You love your family and your job, but when you feel burnt out there is no way you can be your best self at home or at work. In order to stay afloat and reduce your stress, you must recognise the ways in which you require self-care. Embrace necessary habits and routines of self-care so you can be a better mum, friend and employee.

When you suffer a head injury resulting in brain damage, there can be a number of effects, both physical and mental. These may be temporary or more lasting and patients may completely recover, or only partially regain the level of function they had before the accident.

Exactly how long recovery takes will depend on the nature and severity of the brain injury and the type and quality of medical treatment and rehabilitation care you receive.

During the summer months, it is easy to get the children outdoors. They are quite content with running around the…