New Video – Sue Cottrell talks to her son Lloyd about learning to control his stammer
In this video Sue Cottrell, author of Can I tell you about Stammering/Stuttering?, talks to her 15 year-old son Lloyd about how his stammer affects…
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Tips on Transitioning to the Flexibility of Summer for Children with Special Needs from JKP author and Occupational Therapist Cara Koscinski
SUMMER! It’s here! Most families look forward to summer relaxation and lazy days. However, the lack of routine and structure can be the cause of…
Coming to terms with your Parkinson’s diagnosis – an extract from ‘Positively Parkinson’s.’
Here in the UK we’ve just received our copies of Positively Parkinson’s, and we wanted to share an extract of this inspiring book with you.…
Safeguarding adults after Mid Staffordshire Inquiry
In this article Michael Mandelstam, author of new book Safeguarding Adults and the Law looks at why the continuing abuse and neglect of adults in…
JKP author Cara Koscinski Highlights the Importance of Play in Occupational Therapy
JKP author Cara Koscinski MOT, OTR/L, The Pocket Occupational Therapist for Families of Children With Special Needs, explains how play can benefit your special needs…
Grandparenting the siblings of a child with special needs
By Charlotte E. Thompson, M.D., author of Grandparenting a Child with Special Needs. Having a brother or sister with special needs can create life-long emotional problems…
Occupational therapist Jackie Pool interviewed by OT Expert website
It is currently Occupational Therapy Week in the UK from 5-11th November 2012. Jackie Pool, a specialist trainer in the field of dementia care, was interviewed by…
Finding Employment with Asperger’s-Interview with JKP author Barbara Bissonnette
JKP author Barbara Bissonnette (The Complete Guide to Getting a Job for People with Asperger’s Syndrome: Find the Right Career and Get Hired) gives tips…
Relationships Q&A for men with Asperger Syndrome: What can I do to make my female partner happy?
Adapted from What Men with Asperger Syndrome Want to Know About Women, Dating and Relationships, the new book by counsellor Maxine Aston which provides the answers to…
Summer Safety for Children with Special Needs
By Charlotte E. Thompson, M.D. Most parents and grandparents sigh with relief once summer is over and children are safely back in school. I know…