Tag: neurodivergent
My beautiful blueprint
Rebecca Clapcott ponders what made her and two of her sons autistic.
There's a lot of noise out there about what "causes" autism. Let's clear...
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,...
More relaxed performances please
Layne Harrod runs relaxed performances in London’s West End.
While you read this article, you’re welcome to leave it and come back to it as...
Retained primitive reflexes
By understanding primitive reflexes, and how they can be encouraged to integrate, can ease the lives of many of our children, writes Niki McGlynn.
Primitive...
Making music with SEN
Lydia Lewis speaks to four musicians with special educational needs, who share their experiences of stigma, inaccessible music environments, their personal journeys of discovery,...
Point of view: parent – Toilet training
Faria Arsh's heartfelt account of her neurodivergent daughter's toilet training journey.
Why does any parent want to toilet-train their child? In any other circumstances, the...
Inclusive bouldering
Climbing has therapeutic benefits for children and adults with ADHD, says Chris Whitehead.
Exercise in itself can be quite repetitive for someone with an ADHD...
Relaxed performances bring joy to all
Making live theatre accessible to all needs careful planning says Kathryn McAuley
There is clear and compelling evidence that experiencing live theatre can be beneficial...
Trends in SEN publishing
Amy Lankester-Alen knows what's popular right now, and has some tips for budding authors.
Teachers are time poor. They look for clear, practical, accessible books...
Different, Not Less: A Neurodivergent’s Guide To Finding Your True Self...
Chloe Hayden is an award-winning actor and disability advocate, motivational speaker and social media influencer. As a child, she moved between ten schools in...
