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Nov 61 min read

Neurodivergence in the cinema

Have you ever watched a film in which you've felt a deep connection to a character as if they were expressing emotions or experiences...

Oct 41 min read

Neurodivergence and APD

It's a common experience for many individuals who are neurodivergent to struggle with listening and communication. For example, having...

Apr 113 min read

Do you know what Spatial Processing Disorder (SPD) is?

Spatial processing disorder (SPD) is a type of APD caused by deficits related to spatial processing skills. More specifically, this...

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Sep 13, 20233 min read

Hearing and listening skills in children

A common concern reported by parents at the Paediatric Audiology Department is: “I think my son has a hearing problem because I always...

Jul 25, 20236 min read

Auditory training and the science behind it.

Neuroplasticity, the capacity of the brain to reorganise itself as a result of experience, is a widely accepted phenomenon studied over...

Jan 24, 20234 min read

Sudden hearing loss: a medical emergency

Concerns regarding a sudden change in hearing are common. They may be caused by a simple conductive hearing loss due to earwax impaction....

Oct 4, 20223 min read

Hearing loss and cognitive decline: what is the link between them?

Nowadays, the association between hearing loss and cognitive decline is no longer surprising (Lin et al., 2014; Loughrey et al., 2018)....

Apr 11, 20213 min read

How can I help my child with APD at school?

Do you know one of the best tips to help your child with APD at school? To briefly read/discuss with him any topic that will be taught in...