Tag: autism
Different ways of caring
The stereotype of empathy and autism must be actively challenged, writes Dr Kim Collett.
When we think of autism, empathy often comes to mind. There...
The play’s the thing
Feeling comfortable and relaxed enough to attend the theatre—that's the thing, says Sarah Schofield.
Relaxed performances are adapted for those who would benefit from a...
Equity and empowerment
Vasilisa Svinareva makes the case for inclusive education for learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Focusing on primary schools, she explores formal diagnostic labels,...
PoV: Teacher assumptions
Milly Allinson had a complex relationship with school.
I dealt with many challenges at school, but most came down to misinterpretations of my behaviour by...
Point of view: Filmmaker
Autistic 28 year-old Samuel Turner has been making videos for more than a decade.
Well, it's a long story. When I was eleven years old...
Meaningful inclusion
Practical steps towards implementing inclusion, by Sarah Guscott.
We often talk about what needs to change for autistic people, classroom adaptations, visual supports, flexible routines...
SEN138 : Sept/Oct 2025
Read SEN Magazine SEN138 : Sept/Oct here
OK, I have to fess up. I had no idea that dogs could be trained to give people...
Point of view: Peter’s Mum
Toni Hunt is now an expert at overcoming obstacles and navigating bureaucracy, but she shouldn't need to be.
My autism journey began in 1998, when...
My autistic day
Alex Pagett interviewed a student with autism, and this is what they said.
My morning routine7:00 My phone vibrates to wake me up. I turn...
When progress seems impossible
Shai Silberbusch describes a movement-based, family-led developmental therapy that can unlock potential in children with special needs.
For children with autism, cerebral palsy, rare genetic...
