What is the psychological impact on parents immediately following a child’s diagnosis of congenital sensory impairment? Rebecca Greenhalgh, Trainee Clinical Psychologist at Coventry University is leading a new research project, … Continue reading New research explores parental experience of their child’s diagnosis
Category: Social and emotional aspects
People’s perceptions of nystagmus and the impact of Covid-19
In November 2020, the Nystagmus Network shared news of a new research survey into people’s perceptions of nystagmus. The results have now been published. The responses to the survey show … Continue reading People’s perceptions of nystagmus and the impact of Covid-19
Chloe says: it’s OK to have a bad day
The pressure to be positive as a disabled person In her latest post, award-winning blogger, Chloe shares her thoughts on the strain of staying positive and being an ‘inspiration’. The … Continue reading Chloe says: it’s OK to have a bad day
SIGHT LOSS: MY UNSPOKEN REALITY
GUEST POST by Elin I’ve always had an honest approach when it comes to writing about sight loss. If you scour through my blog’s archives, you’ll find posts on anxiety, … Continue reading SIGHT LOSS: MY UNSPOKEN REALITY
Visual impairment and mental health
Children aged between 8 and 11 years old who live with a visual impairment are three times more likely to develop a mental health problem than children with no visual … Continue reading Visual impairment and mental health