Leeds Paediatric Neuropsychology Research

The official Twitter feed for Leeds Paediatric Neuropsychology and our research.

[IAPS PediatricStroke @StrokePediatric]

Have you been impacted by #pediatricstroke & want direct support? The IAPS Support Network provides support in a one-on-one format, away from social media. This group of peers is ready to share lived experiences and resources via phone, text, or email. https://t.co/3TI266PKr2

[Leeds Paediatric Neuropsychology Research @LTHPaedNeuroRes]

A stroke can happen at any age.
Check out @TheStrokeAssoc 's childhood stroke guide below. #StrokeAwarenessMonth
https://t.co/u046i974RW

[Leeds Paediatric Neuropsychology Research @LTHPaedNeuroRes]

April is #StressAwarenessMonth and @StressMgtSoc have set up a 30 Day Challenge covering 'Regaining Connectivity, Certainty and Control'

Find out more here: https://t.co/PcL0KT8aUc

[Leeds Paediatric Neuropsychology Research @LTHPaedNeuroRes]

The Paediatric Neuropsychology Team will be joining the country at 11am today in a minutes silence for the key workers who have died from Covid-19. Thank you to all risking their lives to care for those in need. 👏👏

[Leeds Paediatric Neuropsychology Research @LTHPaedNeuroRes]

This week is #AutismAwarenessWeek

Hurray for neurodiversity!

For more information, visit https://t.co/JZ71Org4XM.

[Leeds Paediatric Neuropsychology Research @LTHPaedNeuroRes]

Yesterday was #EpilepsyAwarenessDay. 💜

During these uncertain times, it is particularly important we look after each other. Here's a first aid guide on tonic-clonic seizures to help.

For more information, visit https://t.co/HuiQDabbOD and https://t.co/8vchw3qLmu.

[Leeds Paediatric Neuropsychology Research @LTHPaedNeuroRes]

🎉🧠Dr Jenny Oddy of the @LTHpaedneurores team in collaboration with colleagues has published another paper! 🧠🎉

To read the paper which reviews interventions to improve outcomes in CYP with unresponsive wakefulness syndrome following ABI, see: https://t.co/yA0LMiIAyT

[Young Epilepsy @youngepilepsy]

Our #FridayThoughts are to all the incredible young people who face epilepsy every day, who continue to be positive despite the challenges they face.

You guys are a true inspiration. Remember how strong and amazing you truly are!

#EpilepsyPositivity 💜

[Leeds Paediatric Neuropsychology Research @LTHPaedNeuroRes]

Fantastic and inspiring @SudepAction presentation at the Yorkshire Paediatric Epilepsy Clinical Network 2nd annual study day on 2nd December at Pinderfields Hospital.

For more information visit: https://t.co/A8VMzWpu09.

[Leeds Paediatric Neuropsychology Research @LTHPaedNeuroRes]

Epileptic seizures can occur due to excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain.

There are many different types of epileptic seizures.

🧠 To find out more please follow the link below 🧠

https://t.co/EJemFz76ok

[Leeds Paediatric Neuropsychology Research @LTHPaedNeuroRes]

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay
Remember to look after your mental health.
Please visit @WMHDay for more information and support.

[Leeds Paediatric Neuropsychology Research @LTHPaedNeuroRes]

🧠 Brain Fact Friday 🧠

PANS (Paediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) is a neuropsychiatric condition which is triggered by a misdirected immune response which results in an inflammation of a child's brain.

For more information, visit: https://t.co/SU0gNzNqlW

[Neuro Rehab Times @editorNRTimes]

Children with a brain injury may seemingly recover but hidden challenges around word finding, sequencing, narrative skills and understanding ambiguous language can be deeply distressing without expert help, as @childrenstrust explain here
https://t.co/o72RIIGQLV

[United Kingdom Acquired Brain Injury Forum @UKABIF]

Two fantastic speakers at this event - children with brain injury need better rehab and support! #highlyrecommend @SmithChrisW @NABLES10 @EmBennett78 @CostelloGem

[Leeds Paediatric Neuropsychology Research @LTHPaedNeuroRes]

🧠 #Brain #FunFactFriday 📣

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) typically used in neurological disorders involving movement #Parkinsons #tremor #dystonia
https://t.co/W67XRPggSO

check out 'Light me up!' #DBS used to treat patients with traumatic brain injury https://t.co/7UAPZCSrv8

[IAPS PediatricStroke @StrokePediatric]

More promising research findings for #pediatricstroke kids that show right brain - left brain reconfiguration for #language after left #brain damage from a perinatal #stroke. From @UniBarcelona published in @SfNJournals https://t.co/MkuSWqlHq3

[IAPS PediatricStroke @StrokePediatric]

#PediatricStroke #FridayFact Did you know #stroke can happen to infants & unborn babies? See our fact sheet to learn what to look for...an early diagnosis can lead to a better outcome for these children. https://t.co/8dkgC3sFhv

[Epilepsy Action @epilepsyaction]

If you're a carer for someone living with both epilepsy and a learning disability, our helpline team can support you with any questions or concerns you might have.

You can get in touch through social media, email, or freephone 0808 800 5050.

#LearningDisabilityWeek #LDWeek19

[Leeds Paediatric Neuropsychology Research @LTHPaedNeuroRes]

🧠Have you checked out the #research discussion #podcasts 📣 @TheLancet including Communicating with #children about life-threatening disease @LancetChildAdol #evidencebase
👂 https://t.co/cfvuVB9CdI

[Leeds Paediatric Neuropsychology Research @LTHPaedNeuroRes]

🎉🧠Dr Matthew Morrall of the @LTHPaedNeuroRes team in collaboration with colleagues at various centres has published another paper 🧠🎉

To read the paper which outlines the development of a cognitive test protocol for the SIOP Ependymoma II trial see: https://t.co/UXk6UsHHfP