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Saturday, August 27, 2011

Life's a Twitch - A Documentary about one man's journey with Tourette Syndome.

My work has brought me into the lives of some sensational kids with Tourette Syndrome. I am always amazed at their resourcefulness in masking their condition and dismayed that they have to expend so much energy in doing so.
Dr Duncan McKinlay describes what it was like for him growing up with the syndrome and how it has shaped his life. It is a must see documentary for teens with Tourette's.

Sunday, August 21, 2011

Imagine being Deaf/Blind - The Amazing Work of Able Australia on the 7:30 Report

A Bionic Eye by 2013

Hi Everyone,
First the Cochlear implant and now it looks like Professor Nigel Lovell from the University of Sydney, Australia will be leading the way in technology to help the blind to see. Listen to this amazing podcast from ABC Radio, Sydney to find out more.

Universal Design for Learning

A is for Autism F is for Friend - Video