Today is World Autism Awareness Day!
To help raise awareness, the Neuro-Patient Resource Centre is highlighting their collection of e-books and audiobooks on autism available for everyone.
This collection includes a variety of books, from practical guides and self-care tips, to personal narratives that offer deep insight into the experiences of individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
Updated NPRC Reading Lists!
The Neuro-Patient Resource Centre (NPRC) has created reading lists about different health topics, including neurological disorders. These reading lists contain books from the Neuro-Patient Resource Centre's collection carefully curated by the library staff. Come borrow the books in room 354!
Download the PDF version of a reading list below:聽
GBS/CIDP Communication cards
We are pleased to introduce this new resource available at the Neuro-Patient Resource Centre: Communication cards! Created by聽GBS / CIDP Foundation of Canada, this essential tool allows hospitalized patients to better communicate with their loved ones and their care team.
Updates to our Accommodations list
We recently updated our list of accommodations close to the Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital. This resource serves as a guide to nearby accommodation options for individuals and family members while they seek care at the Neuro and can be consulted here.
What is the importance of consumer health books?
What is the importance of consumer health books? Consumer health books are intended to be educational but that is not their only purpose. They can help people make informed decisions about their health and help improve people鈥檚 ability to manage their medical conditions. 聽The Neuro-Patient Resource Centre has a collection of consumer health books on many neurological disorders as well as general health topics.
Tips when preparing for a medical appointment
A visit to the doctor can be stressful for many people. Knowing how to best prepare for an upcoming medical appointment is the best way to feel more confident.
The list attached below offers four essential tips to properly prepare for a medical appointment.
For more resources about preparing for a medical appointment, consult our web-page on the topic here.
Pride Month: 2SLGBTQIA+ E-Book Collection
To celebrate Pride Month this June, we are highlighting literature that centers the experiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ community members. Our 2SLGBTQIA+ collection of e-books is freely available through Overdrive here.
Further information about our e-book catalogue, as well as a how-to guide can be found here.
