Tag: support
Why aren’t more disabled adults employed?
Mark Dale wants to help employers unlock Britain's hidden labour force.
With the cost of living and a looming energy crisis occupying many people's minds,...
The quiet parent: Twelve reasons we avoid asking for help
Debby Elley’s account of being a quiet parent.
Those who shout loudest get what they want. It’s a well-worn saying among parents in receipt of social...
How Can Professionals Best Support Autistic Parents?
Recognition and support
Over the last decade it has become more widely accepted that autism is hereditary, with studies estimating that 80% of autistic people...
Shoe fitting: Why the correct footwear is paramount for people with...
Shoe fitting can be a chore for those with autism, writes Peter Varnavas.
It’s a lesser known fact that most people with autism are quite...
Five guidelines for carers of people with Down’s Syndrome
Following a surge in calls to its helpline, the Down’s Syndrome Association have released a free resource for parents, carers, social workers and people...
A dangerous assumption?
Joanna Grace provides a personal view on whether we should always presume capacity for young people with PMLD
I have often heard it said that...
SEN information, advice and support
Specialist SEN solicitor Douglas Silas answers key questions about the duties on local authorities to inform and support families on SEN issues
Fighting for understanding
Liz Dunoon discusses her struggle to get her son’s dyslexia recognised and supported in her native Australia.
I sat in my car feeling empty and...
Book Reviews
Visual and Motor Cognition in Infants and Children
What develops and what stays the same
The author is a senior scientist who investigates spatial concepts and how this relates to the special needs...
