Tag: autism
What a difference a generation makes
Gemma Lees looks at the differences between her experiences in school as an undiagnosed neurodiverse child in the 80s and 90s and her son's...
When things go wrong at work
It's not easy being an autistic employee. Debby Elley and Maura Campbell know.
Okay, so you've made a mistake. Or something hasn't gone your way...
SEN130 : May/June 2024
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It’s an unsettling issue this time. UK politics has gone all weird, and policy-making has virtually stopped. Which...
Our Rainbow Room
No two days are ever the same in the Rainbow Room, writes Lisa Pigg.
Primary schools are busy places. Each morning is a humdrum of...
Inclusive fire safety
Student Sonny White summarises his research into fire alarm systems for people with autism and sensory sensitivities.
My research considered four special schools, comparing their...
What it’s like
Joe Fautley wants everyone to understand autism.
I'm passionate about using my voice and lived experience to help inspire autistic people to be confident in...
The Eco Classroom
Melissa Quinney reports on a transformative new space at Asfordby Hill Primary School in Leicestershire.
Asfordby Hill recently upgraded their school grounds with a 7m...
Point of view: autistic young man
For my 21st birthday, my sister Zena paid for me to have singing lessons, as I was always on the karaoke. When I arrived...
The inclusive classroom
Corinna Laurie identifies some practical ways of adapting the classroom environment to ensure a neurodiversity-affirming approach.
The classroom can be a busy, noisy and overwhelming...
Labelling autism
Listen to us, understand us, and accept us for who we are, writes Leigh East.
When I received my autism diagnosis, I began a steady...
