Tag: autism
BEAR: A Story of Autism and Difference
The author first became interested in autism during high school psychology in the USA and this interest has continued throughout her professional career as...
Reading: a voice for minimally verbal children
A lack of speech is not a barrier to reading, says Dr Sharon Arnold
Reading is an such an effective form of communication, but little...
Take the lead
It's not just dog-walking. Animals really can be your best friend, according to Chris Kent.
Dogs can be a powerful tool for engagement, reintroduction to...
Brick by brick
Dr Gina Gomez de la Cuesta on building skills and learning through play.
Children's brains are designed to absorb information about their world through playful...
EdTech and neurodiversity
Clifford Chen outlines how education technology is improving inclusion.
School can be tough for any child, but for students with neurodiversity, challenges faced in the...
SEN124 : May/June 2023
Read SEN Magazine SEN124: May/June 2023 here
It’s been a busy few weeks here recently, including a very worthwhile trip to Dyslexia Show 2023 in...
Vicarious adventures with food
Use the five senses and help children develop a better relationship with food, says Lucy Cooke
Childhood eating and feeding difficulties are common, particularly in...
I Can’t Go To School: The School Non-Attender’s Workbook
Suzy Rowland is an autism and ADHD specialist trainer, author, cognitive behavioural therapist and founder of happyinschool project and Teen Girls Circle. In this...
How to make questions and instructions clearer for autistic pupils
Joe Butler shares her ten practical tips for how to be more inclusive of different communication styles when asking questions or giving instructions to...
Point of view: parent
Baking, dyslexia and parenthood. Alex Tait’s on a roll…
I wear two hats. One that comes with being a specialist dyslexia teacher and the other,...
