How Laura Kate Dale came out as trans during an autistic meltdown
‘I felt like my head was full of static, it was in my eyes and ears and brain and mouth and it was overwhelming me,…
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A Q&A with Jonathan Branfman, author of You Be You!: The Kid’s Guide to Gender, Sexuality & Family
YOU BE YOU! is an educational children’s book for ages 7-11 that makes gender identity, romantic orientation, and family diversity easy to explain to children.…
For Decades we’ve been Neglecting Birth Parents of Adopted Children
“Like a light in the Dark” A blog by Joanne Alper, Editor of new book – Supporting Birth Parents Whose Children Have Been Adopted. Sometimes when…
Mud Boy: The new book helping children better understand what bullying is
‘Mud Boy: a story about bullying’ was written by Sarah Siggs and illustrated by Amy Crosby. Using ‘mud ‘ as a metaphor, the book helps…
Why this book will spark some long overdue conversations about autism
How the process of writing her first memoir lead Laura Dale to reconsider her assumptions about the intersection of her own identities of trans and…
The Intersections of Culture, Ethnicity and Autism
Dr Prithvi Perepa is an Associate Lecturer (SEN) at the University of Northampton. He trained as a special needs teacher and worked in the field of…
How does PANDAS/PANS manifest itself in children?
‘A Parents’ Guide to PANDAS, PANS, and Related Neuroimmune Disorders ‘ by Patricia Rice Doran, Christine L. Amabile, Tiffany Tumminaro, Heather Korbmacher, and Diana Pohlman…
Addressing the link between teen mental health and ‘deviant’ behaviour
‘Teen Substance Use, Mental Health and Body Image: Practical Strategies for Support’ was written by Ian Macdonald, who has 20 years’ experience working with young…
Is an assessment really necessary for dyslexia?
‘Assessment for Dyslexia and Learning Differences: A Concise Guide for Teachers and Parents’ written by Gavin Reid and Jennie Guise, experienced dyslexia and learning differences…
How can wider society benefit from interfaith prayer?
Editor Christoper Lewis argues the importance of interfaith worship and prayer, particularly in light of current world events. I guess it is often easier to…