A Dutch boy with Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety, mood disorders, depression, and suicidal ideation was euthanised in 2023 because he requested it. He had been diagnosed 4.5 years earlier and he described his life as ‘joyless’, marked by ‘loneliness’, ‘overstimulation’, ’emotional struggles’ and being mostly ‘homebound.’ Doctors did, however, demonstrate his competence, and the matterContinue reading “The Life And Times Of Autism”
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Jamie Oliver To Fix ‘Broken’ SEND System
Without sounding condescending. For those who have no idea what SEND stands for, it stands for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. It refers to children and young people who have a learning difficulty or a disability that needs special educational aid to learn and progress. This term encompasses a wide range of needs, including difficultiesContinue reading “Jamie Oliver To Fix ‘Broken’ SEND System”
School Head Announces 12-Hour Day To Combat Phone Addiction
A head teacher has announced plans to introduce a 12-hour school day in a bid to reverse a ‘100 percent phone addiction’ among his pupils. At All Saints Catholic College in Notting Hill, west London, kids are expected to attend at 7 am and remain until 7 pm. Instead of wasting time on electronics atContinue reading “School Head Announces 12-Hour Day To Combat Phone Addiction”
Parents Should Ask Babies For Permission Before Changing Nappies
A sexuality expert has said that parents should ask their babies for consent before changing their nappies in order to set up a culture of permission from birth. Deanne Carson, who described herself on Twitter as a sexuality educator, speaker and author, made the assertion while talking on ABC. She said she works with childrenContinue reading “Parents Should Ask Babies For Permission Before Changing Nappies”
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