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Fionnuala Mckerr retweeted
How Matthew Perry wanted to be remembered. I think we can honour his wishes today.
Fionnuala Mckerr retweeted
“No, Brin Brin kiss it!”💋
As they emerge from infancy, toddlers find themselves in a whole new ballgame. Once dependent on others, they now have the language and emerging skill set to begin doing all sorts of things on their own.
This often leads to a period of fierce independence around 18 months - in which many toddlers insist on doing EVERYTHING for themselves.
This video has always been my favorite example.
This little one has bumped her forehead. Mom offers a kiss to make it feel better, but our hero insists that she kiss herself. On her own forehead. 🤣
Isn’t this just the BEST?
Fionnuala Mckerr retweeted
We are extremely disappointed that the appointment of the Independent Autism Reviewer will remain unfilled until the restoration of devolution.
This is another clear example of political failure impacting on the needs of the most vulnerable in Northern Ireland.
Fionnuala Mckerr retweeted
This is dynamite from Kaveh Solhekol on Sky Sports News. Absolutely nails it. He has the Tories and BBC on toast. Well done!! 👏 Take 2 mins and watch👇#garylineker #ImWithGary #MOTD #ToryFascists
Fionnuala Mckerr retweeted
Delighted to share our paper describing development of the Children's Eating and Drinking Activity Scale. A functional outcome measure for paediatric feeding disorder. Open access. @EmilyHanksSLT @emilyj244_emily @medicslt_ckay @csmithUCL @LondonPDCEN onlinelibrary.wiley.com/shar…
Fionnuala Mckerr retweeted
Fatherhood institute reviewed evidence about UK fathers and fatherhood in the first postnatal year
The report explores who dads are; what they do, what influences this; what impact they have.
They found NHS systems are not set up to engage with, assess and support new fathers.
Fionnuala Mckerr retweeted
When a child is struggling at school, often they are seen by professionals (like me!) who assess, write reports and make recommendations. As this process goes on, something strange happens. Here's what it is (with @_MissingTheMark) 1/
Fionnuala Mckerr retweeted
Every interaction on the neonatal unit matters.
We need to provide individualised, relationship based care to promote optimal development.
Think Sensory
First talk, then touch, then move
What we do matters
Fionnuala Mckerr retweeted
If everyone who has ever been grateful for the NHS followed and retweeted we would reach a million by midnight.
We will all need the NHS at some point in our lives, so let's all come together to protect it.
Fionnuala Mckerr retweeted
Did you miss our fantastic webinar with @oneplusone_ discussing the transition to parenthood and importance of early relationships?
Don’t worry. We recorded it.
You can watch the webinar here
youtu.be/5FgILgLbWOs
Fionnuala Mckerr retweeted
My thoughts on all the cancer wellness nutribollocks out there and why it’s so hard for common sense to gain traction
Fionnuala Mckerr retweeted
Lots in the media this week on #Aphasia, including on @GMB today with @DrHilaryJones. The main intervention for people with aphasia is #speechandlanguagetherapy, which dramatically improves communication ability and quality of life--this is backed up by strong evidence. 1/
Fionnuala Mckerr retweeted
It's READY - Our Ukrainian/English Classroom Communication Board! We are donating these in POSTER FORMAT to schools in Ireland that may need them to support children entering into their classrooms from Ukraine. gofund.me/3bd61d52 (to support)
Fionnuala Mckerr retweeted
I just learned that the Māori word for autism is takiwatanga, ‘in his/her own time and space’. It’s such an empathic and gentle way to describe the condition I’m trying to come to terms with.
Fionnuala Mckerr retweeted
So many insightful comments from @sueludwig. Her 5 second rule of intention, works everywhere
1. Pause and breathe
2. check baggage
3. Address baby by name
4. Provide human touch
5. Set the intention
Sue's book is released on 8th March 2022 sueludwig.com/
Fionnuala Mckerr retweeted
Around 400 infants are admitted each year into the neonatal unit in CAH.
This video highlights the amazing strength & resilience of the preterm infants & their parents.
📹youtu.be/10bsK812l20
#teamSHSCT #WorldPrematurityDay
Fionnuala Mckerr retweeted
A new training centre for adults with learning disabilities, paid for by EuroMillions winner Margaret Loughrey, officially opens in Strabane bbc.in/3Gcxkx1
