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Issue 11.04

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Seeing The Future: Children’s Eye Health

It is estimated that over one and a half million school-aged children have an undiagnosed issue with their vision in England and there are clear indications that the number of children affected by poor vision and eye health will increase. This Green Paper by Boots Opticians calls on all sectors responsible for children’s health, education and sport to work together to help tackle the unmet need. Leadership Briefing 11.04(124)

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State of Create: 2016

This report by Adobe, produced by the research firm Edelman Intelligence, shows that show investing in creativity pays off with tangible benefits – from higher income to greater national competitiveness and productivity. It reveals people who identify as creators report household income that is 13 percent higher than non-creators. More than two-thirds believe that being creative helps make people better workers, leaders, parents and students. Leadership Briefing 11.04(124)

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Parent-Mediated Social Communication Therapy For Young Children With Autism (PACT)

Giving mums and dads the skills to become 'super-parents' can dramatically improve their child's autism, according to this long-term study published in the Lancet. The results are the first to show long-term symptom reduction after a randomised controlled trial of early intervention in autism spectrum disorder. They support the clinical value of the PACT intervention and have implications for developmental theory. Leadership Briefing 11.04(124)

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