Tag: autism spectrum disorder
More Autistic Teachers please
Rebecca Jeffery argues that autistic and neurodiverse teachers are vital for a more inclusive and effective education system.
There are more than 160,000 autistic pupils...
We can’t go on like this
Dr Annie Clements provides insights into why secondary schools can be so stressful for some students and how small changes can really help.
For those...
It’s different for girls
Are parents and professionals missing the signs of autism in girls? Kate Reynolds looks at why female autism is often diagnosed late and misunderstood.
It is...
Autism support
Victoria Annan on how targeted support for autism can go mainstream.
My role at Chalgrove Primary School involves identifying and delivering successful strategies to support...
Tutoring and Pathological Demand Avoidance
Lucy Spencer demonstrates the potential of school-led or home-based tutoring for children with SEND and explores the benefits of this personalised approach for pupils...
Moving into adult life with digital stories
Digital stories are a powerful means of expression for voices that can be difficult to hear and could be the way forward in supporting...
The Parents’ Guide to Managing Anxiety in Children with Autism
The author is a registered psychologist and Director of Okey Dokey Childhood Psychology and the mother of three children, two of whom have autism....
Does my child have an Autism spectrum condition?
Karla Pretorius offers a range of tips and strategies for parents with children who have suspected, but as yet undiagnosed, Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Being a...
Pathological demand avoidance
If you have a young person whose behaviour you find hard to understand, you might want to consider PDA, writes Sally Russell
