Tag: autism
Horsepower
Even now, Patryk Flissikowski is still amazed at the transformative power of equine-assisted therapy for his autistic students.
I'll never forget the day I watched...
Pathological demand avoidance
Charlotte Maskrey on PDA, and helping people to get through their anxiety.
Pathological demand avoidance, a lesser known behavioural profile associated with Autism, is sometimes...
Looking for help
In which Hayley Harrison’s mental health takes a tumble after George is diagnosed.
My idea of my child was already forming before he was born....
Autistic epistemology
Dr Luke Beardon’s thought-provoking philippic on how we talk about autism and autistic people.
The Oxford Dictionary defines epistemology as: the theory of knowledge, especially...
Paperclip possibilities
Neurodivergent art teacher Alice Guile uncovers a powerful synergy between divergent and convergent thinking.
Many neurodivergent children struggle in school and compare themselves unfavourably with...
The rise of ADHD and Autism in young girls
As a psychologist specialising in neurodiversity, Selina Warlow has witnessed a profound shift in the landscape of ADHD and autism diagnoses over the course...
The marvels of monotropism
Monotropism is a special ability which should be celebrated, writes Ania Atkinson.
Despite tremendous efforts by schools and SEND specialists, much of society still persists...
Relax
Josh Henshaw on relaxed performances at Buxton Opera House.
Live performance, as exciting as it is for some, can be more challenging for other audience...
Life skills
Rachel Newman looks at how specialist colleges provide an essential bridge into independent living for young adults with complex autistic conditions
There are times when...
Making music with SEN
Lydia Lewis speaks to four musicians with special educational needs, who share their experiences of stigma, inaccessible music environments, their personal journeys of discovery,...
