An Embroidered Minds Epilepsy Garden at Chelsea
Rebecca Wallersteiner takes a look at the tranquil ‘The Embroidered Minds Epilepsy Garden,’ - inspired by William Morris’ daughter Jenny’s epilepsy - designed by award...
Neurodiversity
The Neurodiversity category celebrates and explores the varied ways human brains can function, encompassing conditions such as autism, ADHD and other cognitive profiles. It highlights lived experience, research, support strategies and societal perspectives, while advocating for understanding, inclusion and respect. With thoughtful, informed content, this category aims to broaden appreciation of neurological differences and promote wellbeing across diverse communities.
People need pets: how dogs can help children read
Dr Emma Vardy is speaking today at the Royal Society of Medicine’s meeting, People ‘need’ pets: exploring the psycho-social benefits of the human/animal relationship. 'We...
Twinship: a subversive relationship
Twins generate a great deal of excitement and curiosity, and with the increasing frequency of twin births as a result of IVF and later age...
Understanding eating disorders
Researchers have moved a step closer to understanding eating disorders - a move which could ultimately lead to better diagnosis and treatment of the conditions....
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 has just moved into its...
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?’ Before attempting an answer, it...
The Autistic Mind
Edinburgh University’s Patrick Wild Centre was opened in 2010 by Alfred Wild who had watched his parents care for his autistic brother and determined to...
Muddled memories help dementia patients
Should we always challenge the distorted beliefs of someone with dementia or do inaccurate memories play an important role in helping them to retain key...
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 future generations.
Roger Bannister breaks the four minute mile
One of the most iconic sporting moments in history, Bannister had intended to retire after the 1952 Olympics, but having only come in 4th in...
