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Literacy skills for deaf children

Some practical ideas from Frances Clark. When 11-year-old Khush stepped out onto the stage at the House of Commons and read out his own story,...

Symbols, fans and sensory bottles

There are plenty of options available, explains Lisa Spann. Communication aids can be an essential tool for children with disabilities, enabling them to communicate more...

Use visuals

Use visual symbols to support children through change, says Gina Smith. For a child, knowing what is happening in your day helps you to feel...

Inclusive tennis

Abbie Probert wants to get more adults and children with SEND on court and playing tennis. The benefits of participating in regular physical activity are...

The great outdoors

The textures, smells, colours, and sounds of the outdoors are all there, waiting to be explored, write Suzi Hoskins and Claire Abercrombie. If you're considering...

Selective mutism

Hannah Morris explains how children with selective mutism can develop the confidence to express themselves and thrive. When there is an expectation to talk, the...

Nurturing a child with ASD

As a mother of a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and a specialist SEN teacher, Krista Dadford understands the joys and challenges of...

Augmenting lives

Liz Downes explains how a national charity is supporting the provision of special equipment and aids for living. Helping people to see the person, not...

Showing off

Performance allows us to feel confident, powerful, brave and independent, says Charlotte Bell. The Arts provide an amazing platform for people with learning disabilities, offering...

Musical exploration

Rima Jakubauskas and Laura Pearce introduce us to music therapy. Music therapy has been a profession in the UK since the 1960s, and it's related...

Book Reviews

Teaching Dyslexic Students: Theory and Practice

Lynn Lovell is head of Professional Practice at the British Dyslexia Association. She has completed an MA in Specific Learning Difficulties with a focus...

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