How Speech Therapy Supports Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Written by Liau Alex Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex condition that affects how people communicate, interact socially, and repeat certain behaviours. For children with ASD, communicating effectively can be quite challenging and can impact many parts of their everyday lives. Speech therapy is crucial in helping children on the autism spectrum overcome communication…
CAN MONEY MAKE YOU HAPPY? by Amiakhor Ejaeta
Can money buy you happiness? The answer to this question will depend largely on the respondent’s state of mind, economic situation, expectations, values, desires, needs, experiences, and several other factors.There are several schools of thought on this topic: some agree that money can buy happiness, while others disagree, and yet others believe that the happiness…
Speak Out on World Mental Health Day
Our emotional, psychological, and social well-being all form part of our mental health and influence how we feel, think, and behave. These integral aspects of our mental health also influence how we handle stress, interact with others, and make decisions. Throughout all stages of life, mental health is an area that needs our ongoing time…
Alison Publisher Spotlight: İlbey Ucar
Understanding people, what drives people, makes them tick and do what they do underpins psychology. From childhood and right through to adulthood, our lives are shaped by our thoughts. Our Alison Publisher Spotlight shines on founder of PsyNOMAD, İlbey UÇAR. He spoke to us about the value of psychology across different fields and how he’s…
Haruna Barry: “In term of learning professional skills, Alison is the best place to...
“My name is Haruna Barry. I am Councilor for Kudang Ward and vice-chairman of Janjanbureh Area Council in Central River Region South, The Gambia.” How did you learn about Alison? I came across an Alison post on Facebook. What was your first course on Alison, and why did you choose it? My first course with…
Education in diversity
On the occasion of the celebration of World Autism Awareness Day, we want to celebrate the work of Dr. Jacqueline Cox Taylor, an expert Australian consultant in Special Education, who has dedicated her life to working with neurodiverse children.Jacqueline graduated from Atlantic International University in 2020, where she earned her Doctorate in Special Education, reaching…
Meet Iain Batten: Cancer Survivor, MS Warrior and Alison Learner
Iain Batten is an Alison Learner from South Africa. His remarkable story of overcoming educational challenges, from dyslexia to outdated institutional biases, is an incredible tale of perseverance, commitment and the importance of education. As if his story wasn’t inspirational enough, Iain has also beaten cancer three times and is currently taking the fight to…
Tingai Jacob Habakkuk: “Through Alison courses I’ve been able to increase my career options.”
“My name is Tingai Jacob Habakkuk and I was born in Dar es Salaam. I am the 4th born child in a family of four children. My parents were not financially strong and I have gone through tough times. When I was in primary school, one of my father’s friend developed an interest in supporting…
Gorakh Bobde: “Alison’s lectures are well crafted and easy to understand.”
“My name is Dr Gorakh Bobde. I’m the CEO of an IT company and a consulting advisor to NGOs.” How did you learn about Alison? I came across Alison through browsing the web. What was your first course on Alison, and why did you choose it? They were courses related Psychology and Business Management. I…
5 Courses to mark World Mental Health Day
This week includes World Mental Health Day, a day on which attention is drawn to our mental wellbeing and that of others. After the pandemic and the struggles that have come with it, it’s perhaps a more important day than in years past. To mark World Mental Health Day, we’ve compiled a list of five…
