Tag: autism
SEN125 : July/August 2023
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What a lovely time of the year this is, with school fairs and outdoor events. I love planting...
Forest School: Overcoming educational barriers for young people with autism
Stephanie Smith and Catriona Henson take to the outdoors
At The Cavendish School, our students are driven to succeed, but are unable to thrive in...
Helping young people to understand their autistic identity
Rebecca Duffus shares some strategies for support.
Many autistic people discuss the term 'autistic identification' as affirming and valid, in place of 'diagnosis'. Referring to...
Elephants are not fish
Josianne Pisani and Feliciea Jibson on invisible strengths and reframing neurodiversity.
Anyone with ASD, or who has lived experience of ASD, will be familiar with...
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
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It’s been a busy few weeks here recently, including a very worthwhile trip to Dyslexia Show 2023 in...
Book Reviews
Neurodiversity and Education
The authors of this publication combine extensive experience in the fields of education, neurodiversity, teacher training, tutoring and consultancy. Paul Ellis broadcasts regularly on...
