Tag: communication
Powerchair football
Equipment has come on a long way in the last two decades, says Adam McEvoy.
Powerchair Football is a unique format of football that provides...
Autism and masking
Alison Eason says autistic pupils shouldn't need to hide their unique selves.
It's just before lunchtime and the children are looking forward to friends, food...
Top tips for AAC interactions
Sarah McPoland collates tips from AAC users for people who have not previously encountered AAC.
AAC is an abbreviation of Augmentative and Alternative Communication and...
BSL for all
British Sign Language is a language for everyone, says Matthew Kleiner-Mann.
It's not often that you walk into a primary school classroom and it's so...
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...
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...
Effective inclusion
Karen Watson draws on her experience and has some suggestions to make for inclusion in mainstream schools.
To put it plainly, good practice means opportunities....
How to make questions and instructions clearer for autistic pupils
Joe Butler shares her ten practical tips for how to be more inclusive of different communication styles when asking questions or giving instructions to...
Supporting children in their perception of differences
From learning about autism to encouraging acceptance and appreciation of differences: Val Jones has a story to tell…
It all started with a request to...
What’s happening at Down’s Syndrome Scotland
Katy Lironi on how DSS has adapted its ABC services following the pandemic.
Down's Syndrome Scotland has been delivering ABC (Achieving Better Communication) groups for...
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...
