Tag: neurodivergent children
Intensive Interaction
Patryk Flissikowski on the role of Intensive Interaction in fostering secure attachment.
When we support neurodivergent children and young people, it is essential to understand...
Point of view: Gaslighting
Show them that their experiences are real and they matter, says Teodora Byrne.
Gaslighting is when someone denies another person's reality so consistently that the...
PoV: Teacher assumptions
Milly Allinson had a complex relationship with school.
I dealt with many challenges at school, but most came down to misinterpretations of my behaviour by...
Unmet needs
Hannah Adams is concerned at a growing trend in unmet mental health or neurodivergent needs, especially in girls.
It is surprising to me to write...
Gestalt Language Processing
Supporting Autistic and Neurodivergent Children with Natural Language Acquisition
Ali Battye is a Speech and Language Therapist with 25 years of experience supporting autistic and...
One step forward, two steps back
With more demand and less resources, long waiting times are inevitably leaving neurodivergent children behind, writes Fiona McDonald.
A rising demand for Autism and ADHD...
Brain foods for neurodivergent children
Feeding your child's developing brain is just as important as feeding their body. Certain foods contain nutrients that can make a significant difference in...
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...
Point of view: a mixed blessing
Parents go to great lengths to get a diagnosis for their neurodivergent child, but there can be downsides, especially in the long term, warns...
Connections
Jessica Sinarski on the power of attachment in school.
Relationships are inextricably linked to learning. As the old saying goes, "Kids don't care how much...
