The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has appointed a new lead civil servant for adult social care. Sally Warren has been made director general for adult social care, having held the role on an interim basis since July,…| Community Care
Think Ahead is to broaden its focus beyond social work following the government’s decision to end funding for its fast-track scheme to train practitioners to work in adult mental health. The charity plans to offer training to the wider mental…| Community Care
Afterschool care is an essential service that American caregivers need in order to survive and thrive. This is where Camp Fire shines.| Camp Fire First Texas
Free webinar at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time (US), January 28, 2026 Learn about how research on genetic influences is shaping our understanding of autism. About the speaker: M. Pilar Trelles, MD, is a licensed and certified child and adolescent psychiatrist. Dr. Trelles has expertise The post How Genetics is Shaping the Field of Autism Research appeared first on Autism Research Institute.| Autism Research Institute
var pd_tags = new Array;pd_tags["16149182-src"]="poll-oembed-simple"; Councils’ social care budgets in England are already under pressure this year, an analysis of government data has found. The Local Government Association (LGA) said that demand and cost increases were outstripping resource again, on…| Community Care
var pd_tags = new Array;pd_tags["16149182-src"]="poll-oembed-simple"; The UK government has urged the Supreme Court to overturn its landmark Cheshire West judgment on deprivation of liberty in a case that will be heard next week. In an intervention in the case, which…| Community Care
var pd_tags = new Array;pd_tags["16149182-src"]="poll-oembed-simple"; The share of care workers in England with a basic qualification has hit a new low, following government cuts to planned training funding, the annual stocktake of the workforce has revealed. The proportion of care…| Community Care
By Simon Bottery, senior fellow, The King’s Fund A key benefit of a wide-ranging review like Baroness Casey’s Independent Commission into Adult Social Care is that it can look at the big issues in social care and evaluate radical proposals…| Community Care
This World Mental Health Day, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the work Camp Fire is doing to support the mental, emotional, and social well-being of young people. Through purposeful and innovative partnerships with organizations like the Alliance for Camp Health, the JED Foundation, and America’s Promise Alliance, our goal is to raise the standard for youth care across the nation. The post Leading the Way in Youth Mental Health: Camp Fire’s Commitment Continues appeared first on Cam...| Camp Fire First Texas
The CP Research Network will host a webinar featuring three new research ideas with voting to grant $25,000 for the Changemaker Award.| Cerebral Palsy Research Network
At Camp Fire First Texas, safety is at the heart of everything we do — and that includes being prepared for the unexpected. With recent flooding across Central Texas fresh in many families’ minds, we want to share the proactive steps we’re taking to keep campers safe at Camp Fire Camp El Tesoro — both now and in the future. The post Flood Safety and Emergency Preparedness at Camp El Tesoro appeared first on Camp Fire First Texas.| Camp Fire First Texas
Camp Fire First Texas is offering early education courses October-December, for child care professionals in Texas. Online options available. The post Early Education Courses: October, November, December 2025 appeared first on Camp Fire First Texas.| Camp Fire First Texas
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As Pride Month unfolds, CHADD is all about celebrating the power of unmasking and embracing who you are. This month, we’re honoring the rich history, achievements, and resilience of the LGBTQIA+ community, and shining a light on the diverse identities within our neurodivergent community. Join us in celebrating the beauty of being your authentic self… The post Unmasking Diversity with Pride: CHADD’s Commitment to Inclusivity appeared first on CHADD.| CHADD
The wildfires burning near Los Angeles, California, directly affect members of CHADD. Some have lost their homes while others are scrambling to help friends and family members. “We lost our house in the Altadena wildfire, where we had my mother-in-law staying, and, while not our property, my step-grandmother’s house,” says Letizia S. Hendrickson, MS, CCC-SLP.… The post Wildfires in California: Surviving Natural Disasters and Managing ADHD appeared first on CHADD.| CHADD
NO DOUBT YOU’VE HEARD SOMEONE SAY, “My son can’t possibly have ADHD—he can play video games for hours straight!” The myth that having ADHD means a child cannot focus on anything remains one of the most persistent. In fact, children with ADHD are often able to focus on activities that are of interest to them…| CHADD
We're exploring dinner for couples across the lifespan of a relationship, from the early days all the way through the empty nest.| The Family Dinner Project
We are excited to share the launch of the Adult CP Toolkit — the first comprehensive guide created specifically for adults living with cerebral palsy. At 172 pages, this free resource brings together the expertise of clinicians, researchers, and more than 50 community members with lived experience to address a critical gap in support... The post Introducing the Adult CP Toolkit: A New Resource for Our Community appeared first on Cerebral Palsy Research Network.| Cerebral Palsy Research Network
We invite you to help us guide the next set of strategic activities for the CP Research Network during our next MyCP webinar. On Wednesday, August 27 at 8:00 PM ET, we’re hosting a one-hour virtual community gathering to brainstorm ideas to shape the direction of our work for 2026–2030. Your feedback and insight helped... The post Your Voice, Our Future: Guide the CP Research Network’s Next Five Years appeared first on Cerebral Palsy Research Network.| Cerebral Palsy Research Network
Join us in the month of September to move for CP research to increase funding for our work and the whole CP research and disability technology field.| Cerebral Palsy Research Network
Free webinar at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time (US), March 11, 2026 Sensorimotor differences are commonly reported in autistic individuals. However, the daily-life impact and neurobiological basis of motor differences are not clear. This talk will discuss sensorimotor differences commonly reported in autistic individuals, links to daily living skills, and links to early-developing brain The post Understanding Autism through the Lens of Sensorimotor Features and Early-Developing Brain Regions appeared...| Autism Research Institute
SPECIAL TIME - Free webinar at 11:30 a.m. Eastern time (US), October 29, 2025 Tune in to hear Adrien Eshraghi, MD, MSc, FACS, a 2022 ARI grant recipient, discuss the ongoing translational research in his lab. About the speaker: Dr. Adrien Eshraghi is board certified in Otolaryngology, Head and The post Animal Models of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Foundations for Translational Therapeutic Research appeared first on Autism Research Institute.| Autism Research Institute
Free webinar at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time (US), October 8, 2025 This webinar will: · Describe scientific barriers to progress in developing laboratory-based diagnostic tests and new medications for patients with autism spectrum disorder. · Determine the relative scientific merits of published findings from animal models of autism spectrum disorder by assessing their The post Vasopressin Biology in Autism: From Biomarker to Treatment Target appeared first on Autism Research Institute.| Autism Research Institute
Practice tips for social workers from a Community Care Inform Adults guide on mental health and managing debt| Community Care
Camp Fire First Texas is offering early education courses July - September for child care professionals in Texas. Online options available.| Camp Fire First Texas
Camp Fire First Texas is pleased to announce the hiring of Karen Barlow Parrish as its new Major Gifts Officer.| Camp Fire First Texas
Next Thursday, June 12 at 8 pm ET the MyCP Webinar will feature Julie Stutzbach, PT, PhD and Mary Gannotti, PT, PhD speaking about new research on chronic lower back pain in adults with CP and strategies to improve care through shared understanding of the nature of pain, communication about pain, and advocacy for treatment.... The post Webinar: Understanding Chronic Lower Back Pain in Adults with Cerebral Palsy appeared first on Cerebral Palsy Research Network.| Cerebral Palsy Research Network
Pete Jutras discusses the benefits and challenges of learning piano as an adult. Pete is well-known for his research on adult piano pedagogy.| Creative Keyboardist
If the lovely weather has got you yearning for some garden-based fun with your friends or family, here's how to plan the perfect games day and save some money at the same time...| My Thrifty Life by Cassie Fairy
No kids, no problem. Here's a list of our top things to do in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge for adults on your next trip.| PigeonForge.com
Government remit asks independent commission on social care to consider services for older people and disabled adults separately| Community Care
Camp Fire First Texas is offering early education courses April - June, for child care professionals in Texas. Online options available.| Camp Fire First Texas
The Cerebral Palsy Research Network town hall style meeting to gather input on the ethics of artificial intelligence in CP research.| Cerebral Palsy Research Network
Camp Fire First Texas and Yolanda Willis have been recognized as Workforce Champions of the Year at the 2025 Empowering Excellence Awards.| Camp Fire First Texas
The Cerebral Palsy Research Network announced is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day winners for its annual CP Awareness Photo Contest.| Cerebral Palsy Research Network
At Camp Fire First Texas, we love hearing from our Camp Fire families on how our programs have positively impacted their lives.| Camp Fire First Texas
What if you were told that adults who were long-term homeschooled (a) now live in lower income households than do the non-homeschooled and (b) that the long-termed homeschooled value hard work more than do the non-homeschooled? Or, that the long-term homeschooled (a) are the most likely to have done any unpaid, volunteer work than any other group but (b) less likely than the non-homeschooled to have volunteered with a social-service organization that is non-religious. You might scratch your h...| National Home Education Research Institute
NHS and local authorities urged to create multidisciplinary teams, under government's vision for 'neighbourhood health service'| Community Care
The infrastructure and network seeds that CPRN has sown over the past nines began to blossom in 2024. Highlights from our year!| Cerebral Palsy Research Network
Kim D’Avignon has an important job title – Assistant District Attorney at Tarrant County District Attorney's Office, but she also carries the equally impressive title of lifelong Camp Fire volunteer.| Camp Fire First Texas
For the past 14 years, Dorothy Wing has been the heart and soul of Camp Fire First Texas' grant efforts, earning the well-deserved title of our "Grants Goddess." During her tenure as Grants Manager, Dorothy has secured over $28 million in funding to support our mission. From enhancing the campgrounds at Camp El Tesoro to empowering teens through our Teens in Action program and fostering early educators through our apprenticeship initiative, Dorothy’s impact has touched every corner of our o...| Camp Fire First Texas
As of today, the CP Research Network is pleased to announce the launch of our Dystonia in CP (DCP) Toolkit, one of the first comprehensive resources about DCP for people with CP and their families and caregivers. The DCP Toolkit provides an overview of dystonia in cerebral palsy, a movement disorder that is part of...| Cerebral Palsy Research Network
November is recognized as Children's Grief Awareness month, during this time we'd like to pause to reflect on the profound challenges grieving children face and the unique ways they navigate loss. At Camp El Tesoro de la Vida, we’re honored to provide a supportive space where kids can process their grief.| Camp Fire First Texas
Camp Fire affiliates all over the country promote year-round learning, including out-of-school time programs. This year we're collaborating with AT&T and their creation, The Achievery, to provide free digital learning accessible anywhere.| Camp Fire First Texas
Early Education Courses for child care professionals in Texas.| Camp Fire First Texas
Learn how to use these free Canva templates to design your own UV DTF transfer gang sheets and create custom wraps for tumblers, mugs, and more!| Happiness is Homemade
Featured Image by Rebrand Cities, Pexels The workplace can be challenging for people with dyslexia. With reasonable adjustments in place, these can make the workplace more […]| Exceptional Individuals
The CP Research Network announced a strategic partnership with United Cerebral Palsy to collaborate on research and patient engagement.| Cerebral Palsy Research Network
When you're a crafter, you have to craft, no matter where you are. Here's ideas and hacks for crafting in the car, the plane, or wherever you roam| www.partythroughtheusa.com
Talking about work at the dinner table may seem like it would bore the kids, but there are big benefits to letting them in on parents' lives.| The Family Dinner Project
Featured Image by Steve Johnson, Pexels Synesthesia is when your brain interprets senses differently to what it would usually. The types of synesthesia we will be […]| Exceptional Individuals
In this post I answer This post answers 25 questions that adults frequently ask about learning piano, including questions about learning as an older adult, reading music, practicing, and creating music.| Creative Keyboardist
Featured Image by David Cassolato, Pexels This article will discuss the definitions of dyspraxia and apraxia, the main difference between them, and several aspects such as […]| Exceptional Individuals
Embark on a magical journey, by playing this Scavenger Hunt while riding Disney's Skyliner! Explore the happiest place on earth from above as you search for Disney characters and resort landmarks. Get ready for an enchanting adventure high above land!| Scavenger Hunt Ideas
Orthodontic treatments can alleviate pain and improve smiles, but treatment plans are notably different between adults, children, and teens.| Robison Orthodontics
How long does it take an adult to learn piano? This is a fair question, since like any complex skill, learning to play piano take times and ongoing effort.| Creative Keyboardist
On 29th November 2009, my life started to take the opening few steps towards beginning to make some kind of sense. After a lifetime of knowing I was different somehow to the general population (and too many years believing myself to be ‘lesser’ rather than different), a family member finally gave me an explanation for why, and it started a mental revolution for me. My attitude towards my own brain has changed enormously: what started as a secret word to […] The post Ten years ago today,...| Autistic Not Weird
Learn the skills and routines that distinguish the highest-achieving adult piano students from others. Useful for both beginners and seasoned players.| Creative Keyboardist
We've compiled a list of 100 Alternatives to "How Was Your Day?" so families can have better, more meaningful conversations at any age.| The Family Dinner Project
RSV is a common respiratory virus has been a threat to infants, older adults, and adults with chronic medical conditions for years.| Shot of Prevention
At Vaccinate Your Family, we keep a close eye on the spread of flu each fall and winter - and we're worried about this flu season.| Shot of Prevention
Headed to Disney? Pack one of these Disney Scavenger Hunt Ideas for the trip. Whether you are visiting Disney World or Disneyland, you'll find a fun scavenger hunt in this list!| Scavenger Hunt Ideas
Halloween scavenger hunts are great as a Halloween party game or a trick or treating activity. With 10+ Halloween scavenger hunt ideas, find the perfect fit for your family!| Scavenger Hunt Ideas
Over 12 road trip scavenger hunt ideas for kids! Road trip hunts are a way to pass time on a long trip, a fun family game for traveling, and a screen-free car game.| Scavenger Hunt Ideas
Learn to make felted bowls with Meri Cherry Art Studio's signature process! Great for ages 5+| Meri Cherry
