Tag: neurodivergence
Martial arts and neurodivergence
Vickie Simos looks at how a focus on martial arts can support teaching discipline, concentration and attention, especially for neurodivergent people.
Martial arts can help...
It’s not just in your head
Jane Green MBE says we're living through the most exciting time for autism and neuroscience in education. In this article, she looks at hypermobility,...
Point of view: Parent
I don't think that I am unusual in being both a SENCO and a mother to a child with dyslexia and ADHD. My husband...
Disabled Student Allowance: update
The new disabled student allowance is making higher education more accessible, but barriers still remain, writes Jessica Wythe.
For students with disabilities, navigating the academic...
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...
AI in inclusive education
Sean Vosler looks at the impact of AI on inclusive learning.
A young boy, Josh, sits anxiously in the corner of a bustling classroom. The...
ADHD: practical support for students
Lizzie Lister's seven ways teachers can support students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
With rising awareness, many young people are being diagnosed with ADHD...
Aspergers: what you need to know
Elaine Nicholson offers some words of encouragement for the less experienced teacher in a mainstream classroom.
Education should be inclusive for all, and If you...
SEN126 : September/October 2023
Read SEN Magazine SEN126 : Sept/Oct 2023 here
I’m a big fan of September, with a touch of autumn in the air and a sense...
Neurodivergence and adoption
The most effective way to support a neurodivergent child is to understand what makes them different, says Dr Gemma North
Neurodiversity is a term increasingly...
