Resources / Articles
Articles.
Educational articles drawn from texts by Bineta Gueye Thiam. Each page explains its source and historical review context. These articles provide information, not individual advice.
These sections are reading guides, not diagnostic age limits. Topics may be relevant throughout life and can appear in more than one section.
Understanding childhood disorders
An introduction to WASSOR’s educational series on childhood and neurodevelopment.
Bineta Gueye Thiam · October 2026
Neurodevelopmental disorders
Understanding differences in development, learning, communication and movement.
Bineta Gueye Thiam · October 2026
Autism
Autism, communication, everyday experiences and support.
Bineta Gueye Thiam · October 2026
Dyslexia
Dyslexia, reading and writing, and approaches to learning support.
Bineta Gueye Thiam · October 2026
Dyscalculia
Dyscalculia and difficulties with numbers in learning and everyday life.
Bineta Gueye Thiam · October 2026
Developmental co-ordination disorder (dyspraxia)
Dyspraxia, movement and coordination in everyday activities.
Bineta Gueye Thiam · October 2026
Tourette syndrome
Understanding motor and vocal tics and their effects on daily life.
Bineta Gueye Thiam · October 2026
Grief and loss
Understanding grief and supporting someone after a loss.
Bineta Gueye Thiam · October 2026
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Trauma, persistent distress and professional support.
Bineta Gueye Thiam · October 2026
Bipolar disorder
Understanding mood episodes and ongoing care.
Bineta Gueye Thiam · October 2026
Eating disorders
Eating difficulties, physical health and support.
Bineta Gueye Thiam · October 2026
Schizophrenia
Understanding experiences, care and everyday support.
Bineta Gueye Thiam · October 2026
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Attention, activity and support across life.
Bineta Gueye Thiam · October 2026
Specific learning difficulties
Reading, writing and mathematics: understanding specific learning needs.
Bineta Gueye Thiam · October 2026
Gambling-related harm and gambling disorder
Understanding harm, loss of control and support.
Bineta Gueye Thiam · October 2026
Dementia
Memory, thinking, daily life and support.
Bineta Gueye Thiam · October 2026
Alzheimer’s disease
Understanding changes and support for daily life.
Bineta Gueye Thiam · October 2026
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
Movement, communication, breathing and everyday support.
Bineta Gueye Thiam · October 2026
Parkinson’s disease
Movement, other symptoms and support.
Bineta Gueye Thiam · October 2026
Huntington’s disease
An inherited condition affecting movement, thinking and emotions.
Bineta Gueye Thiam · October 2026
Depression
Depression can involve persistent low mood or loss of interest, affecting sleep, energy, concentration and daily life. It can affect young people, adults and older people.
WASSOR · Editorial resource guide · October 2026
Anxiety and anxiety disorders
Anxiety is a common experience. When fear or worry is persistent, intense and disrupts everyday life, professional assessment can help identify an anxiety disorder or another explanation.
WASSOR · Editorial resource guide · October 2026
Psychosis
Psychosis describes experiences that affect a person’s contact with reality, such as hallucinations or fixed beliefs that persist despite evidence contradicting them. It is not synonymous with schizophrenia or dissociative identity disorder.
Bineta Gueye Thiam · October 2026