by Angie Schmitzer | May 10, 2018 | Dementia, Neuro-diverse Conditions
World Health Organization (WHO) stated that there are almost 50 million people worldwide, ages between 60 and above, including 400,000 Australian victims are battling the heartbreaking reality of Dementia. 60% of this population belongs to the range of low and...
by Angie Schmitzer | Jan 30, 2018 | Autism, General, Neuro-diverse Conditions
Schools conduct physical exercises among children to help improve physical ability. Exercises don’t only improve health and fitness, but they also develop intellectual, emotional and social skills. Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are no different....
by Angie Schmitzer | Jan 25, 2018 | Neuro-diverse Conditions
Neurodiversity employment has been one of the major concerns in the community. The Australian Bureau of Statistics in 2015 reported that the unemployment rate of autistic people was 40.8%, it was more than three times the rate for disabled people (10.0%) and almost...
by Angie Schmitzer | Jan 23, 2018 | Autism, Neuro-diverse Conditions
People around the world are being diagnosed with autism, mostly done during their childhood. However, there are times whereby autism remains undetected throughout childhood and later come out during adult life. Elderly autism is not a very common condition. It’s a...
by Simon Konks | Dec 19, 2017 | Dementia, Neuro-diverse Conditions
Dementia-friendly Christmas Gift Ideas Christmas is one of those fun-filled holidays celebrated by many. Christmas trees and other decorations are displayed everywhere. Christmas songs are being played in houses, malls and public places. Festive activities such as...
by Angie Schmitzer | Dec 12, 2017 | Autism, Neuro-diverse Conditions
Experts revealed that pregnancy spacing can tremendously affect a baby’s birth. Babies conceived less than 18 months after a previous birth are at greater risk for potentially serious delivery-related complications and are 50% more likely to have autism....
