Tag: support
Supporting restrictive eaters
Don't start with the food, says specialist Catherine Jeans.
Restrictive eating can develop as a result of a sensory aversion to food, a fear of...
Polyvagal Theory
Natalie Froud looks at the idea that our PDA children's responses aren't irrational, but rooted in biology.
If you're familiar with Pathological Demand Avoidance (or...
PoV: SEND reform
Too many children are struggling in unmet-needs-limbo, writes Lisa Haycox.
The system is stretched and slow to respond, often forcing children to struggle in silence...
Dysregulation: ten warning signs
Charlotte Mountford identifies some early-warning signs which can help prevent explosive dysregulation moments.
I regularly hear teachers say that an autistic student ‘went from 0...
Disability Living Allowance
Jemma Conkling and Lisa Dash discuss the nitty-gritty of a financial lifeline that can improve the quality of life for families in England and...
The ripple effect
Dyslexia is not just about literacy. It's about identity, confidence and potential. When schools get it right, the ripples reach far beyond the classroom,...
Strength in shared experiences
Beth and Sam’s story of navigating diagnosis, school and parenthood together, told by Marta Martin Perteguer.
The early stages of exploring a potential autism diagnosis...
Beyond phonics
Katie Nelson on rethinking dyslexia intervention in the classroom.
Are we providing the right support, or are we relying on a narrow approach that fails...
Point of view: Expectations aren’t enough
Terri Wyse's engaging response to the recent Curriculum and Assessment Review in England.
Stay with me for a moment…
Imagine you have three children in front...
