Connected conditions: A new study describes developmental pathways from tuberous sclerosis complex to autism. In a cohort of 125 children with tuberous sclerosis, followed for 10 years, 40 percent had an autism diagnosis, which was associated with more cortical tubers and infantile spasms. By identifying aspects of tuberous sclerosis complex in early life that lead […]
There’s more to your child’s behavior than what you see. What if the real struggle isn’t defiance but the way the world feels to them, both inside and out? This episode offers a powerful new lens on neurodivergence, gender, identity, and safety. It’s a conversation that invites you to pause, reconsider, and stay curious from […]
When parenting feels like a constant battle, is there another way forward? In this episode, Marina G. shares her powerful shift from stress and control to calm and connection. Listen until the end and discover what happens when, through subtle but meaningful changes, a parent chooses curiosity over command. What To Expect In Our Conversation […]
Getting into college isn’t just about grades. It’s about finding the right fit emotionally, socially, and academically. In this episode, Dr. Pamela Ellis shares how families can approach the high school-to-college transition with more clarity, less stress, and renewed confidence. From building trust with your teen to letting go of outdated expectations, you’ll walk away […]
Lost connections: Neurons that have excess MECP2 expression typically develop excess synapses (green and red) — but blocking TCF20 protein returns levels to normal. Researchers have identified a new protein complex that shapes the function of the MECP2 protein, encoded by the gene mutated in most cases of Rett syndrome. The complex reveals a novel […]
Welcome to Tea & Tips, where we answer burning questions from parents and educators – always aiming at one topic at a time and helping you to improve communication, self-confidence and calm. Today’s topic: Conversations with children about ADHD and other complex challenges. Elaine:Therefore, parents of children of all ages often ask this question, how […]
Since sensory differences became part of the diagnostic criteria for autism in 2013, more and more autism researchers have been drawn to the thalamus, the egg-shaped sensory relay station deep in the brain. The surge of interest has created an argument for the thalamus as an important sensory filter that may function differently in autism, […]
The draft policy is based on the principles and requirements of the Code of Conduct for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and will help professionals from all health, social and educational services work together to provide the best care for disabled children and young people with severe complex needs. The goals, ambitions and interests […]
