Bibic
Bibic
Bibic (/ˈbɪbɪk/) is a non-profit organization based in the United Kingdom that specializes in therapies for children with conditions affecting their social, communication, and learning abilities. The term "Bibic" is an acronym for the British Institute for Brain Injured Children, the organization's original name.
Etymology
The term "Bibic" is derived from the initial letters of the British Institute for Brain Injured Children. The organization was founded in 1972 by Keith Pennock and Margaret Mervis, who were inspired by the work of Hungarian physician Dr. Andras Peto.
Related Terms
- Brain Injury: A brain injury is any injury occurring in the brain of a living organism. Brain injuries can be classified along several dimensions, such as primary and secondary injury, focal and diffuse injury, and by the mechanism of injury.
- Non-profit Organization: A non-profit organization (NPO), also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is a legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public or social benefit, in contrast with an entity that operates as a business aiming to generate a profit for its owners.
- Therapy: Therapy or treatment is the attempted remediation of a health problem, usually following a diagnosis. In the medical field, it is usually synonymous with treatment.
- Communication Disorders: Communication disorders is an umbrella term that encompasses a wide variety of problems in language, speech, and hearing. Speech and language impairments include articulation problems, voice disorders, fluency problems (such as stuttering), aphasia (difficulty in speaking or understanding language), and learning disabilities related to reading and writing.
- Learning Disabilities: Learning disabilities, or learning disorders, are an umbrella term for a wide variety of learning problems. A learning disability is not a problem with intelligence or motivation. Kids with learning disabilities aren’t lazy or dumb. In fact, most are just as smart as everyone else. Their brains are simply wired differently.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bibic
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