Improving Resilience in the Transition from Primary to Secondary School
In recent times, perhaps owing in part to transatlantic influences and the Harry Potter Hogwarts sorting hat, the primary-secondary school transition has developed into a…
Category: dyspraxia
What is the future for the education system and neurodivergence?
The Department for Education recently published estimates that, as of January 2023, around 86,200 children are being home educated. That’s a staggering amount which has,…
Dyslexia Advocate: How to Advocate for Your Dyslexic Child
Dyslexia Advocate, Second Edition Curious about the new edition? Author Kelli Sandman-Hurley discusses the new release. The first edition of Dyslexia Advocate published in 2016.…
Your Virtual Worry Basket and Worry Bin
Your Virtual Worry Basket and Worry Bin WHAT TO DO WITH THE THOUGHTS THAT ARE BOTHERING YOU READ AN EXTRACT from ‘I Can’t Go to…
Stumbling Through Space and Time: Living Life with Dyspraxia
Read below the Introduction from Rosemary Richings’ upcoming book about living life with dyspraxia, Stumbling Through Space and Time. Full of practical tips and insights…
All About Dyspraxia
All About Dyspraxia Award-winning author, Kathy Hoopmann, is best known for her photo illustrated books on Asperger Syndrome, ADHD and anxiety. In this blog, Kathy…
Why is a child’s appetite for play so crucial?
Georgina Durrant is a former teacher/SENDCO now private tutor (online) for children with Special Educational Needs. She is author of ‘100 Ways Your Child Can…
When doing observational drawing, remember these 5 pointers
Observational Drawing for Students with Dyslexia by Qona Rankin and Howard Riley offers practical advice to dyslexics who wish to improve their observational drawing, either…
Books to help ease the transition back to school
Back to school – helping children feel comfortable with the transition We may not yet be able to gauge the full impact the lockdown has…
Preparing SEN kids for the transition back to school
Ann-Marie McNicholas, author of ‘The Dyslexia, ADHD, and DCD-Friendly Study Skills Guide’ writes about neurodiverse kids and what can be done to support them with catching up and preparing to go back to school.