2016

Apps That Can Benefit Your Autistic Child At School

For children with autism, conveying thoughts and feelings to others can be a daily struggle. In turn, comprehending the emotions of others can be very challenging and this can be particularly frustrating to overcome in a school environment. Fortunately, technology has begun to lend a helping hand in recent years in the form of mobile apps which aim to develop child communication skills through visual stimuli and word games. Armed with the following apps, your child will be able to communicate with confidence in the classroom and with their fellow peers.

Finding an answer to your learning difficulties

It can be distressing for parents to see their children struggling in a school situation. There are many health issues that can effect how well children can focus in a classroom setting, which are not related at all to their underlying level of intelligence. Here are some things to consider as you work through the underlying causes of their learning difficulties. Vision issues For children who cannot see the blackboard or their workbooks clearly, it's easy to become distracted and struggle to complete their work.

What Your Urine Colour Says About Your Health

Changes in the clarity and colour of your urine can sometimes be the first sign that you may have an underlying health problem that may require further investigation at a specialist urology clinic.  But what's normal and what's not?  Read on to find out more. Normal urine colour In a healthy person who is adequately hydrated, their urine will be a clear, pale yellow colour and virtually odourless. Clear urine

Understanding High-Frequency Hearing Loss

High-frequency sounds, such as a child's voice or a doorbell, cannot be heard completely clearly or accurately by a person with high-frequency hearing loss. This type of hearing loss occurs when part of the cochlea, located in your inner ear, is damaged. Tiny cells in the lower part of the cochlea are responsible for transferring high-frequency sounds to your brain for processing. If it's only the lower part of the cochlea that's damaged, you'll be able to hear all other sounds.

Moles in Minutes: A Quick-fire Guide To Moles & Mole Removal

If you are reading this guide, there's a pretty good chance that you have a mole or moles somewhere on your body: but what, if anything, should you do about it? The majority of moles are benign; however, in rare cases they may be malignant and a warning sign for melanoma. The following guide should help you to distinguish between harmless and potentially harmful moles on your body and to decide how best to proceed from there.