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Tag: special education

Posted on April 27, 2022April 27, 2022Uncategorized

Working with children & emotions; an exercise for calming down a class

Our feelings and emotions naturally shift throughout the day and can be influenced by a great number of things; if you work with children, have…

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Anxiety and Autism
Posted on April 22, 2022April 22, 2022Anxiety

Anxiety and Autism

Drawing on the author’s extensive clinical and research experience in the fields of anxiety and autism new book Helping Autistic Teens to Manage their Anxiety…

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Posted on February 14, 2022February 16, 2022Adults

The #ActuallyAutistic Guide to Advocacy

The #ActuallyAutistic Guide to Advocacy releases February 21, 2022. Click here to find out more. Can you briefly outline your histories? How has this background…

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Posted on February 4, 2022February 7, 2022Education

Person-centred approaches: a useful tool for supporting CYP mental health

By Dr Samuel Kelly, author of The Greater Me Cards As an Educational Psychologist, my role is often to collaborate with schools and organisations to…

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Autistic girls
Posted on October 29, 2021October 29, 2021Autism

Supporting Autistic Girls

New book Supporting Spectacular Girls is written by Helen Clarke, who worked as a teacher of autistic children for 20 years and now runs her…

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Posted on July 5, 2021July 5, 2021Dyslexia

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…

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Posted on May 19, 2021July 14, 2021Dyslexia

Dyslexic spies can crack the hardest puzzles

Diana Hudson, author of Exploring Science with Dyslexic Children and Teens explores why an alternative way of learning can be most beneficial for dyslexic students.

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Posted on April 14, 2021June 1, 2021Anxiety

Uncertainty: the root of anxiety in so many students with SpLDs

Clare Ward & James Galpin explain their theory behind why uncertainty is the root cause of anxiety for people universally, and especially for students with special educational needs.

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Posted on February 3, 2021March 9, 2021Dyslexia

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…

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Posted on January 22, 2021January 22, 2021Dyslexia

What is the best way to assess literacy difficulties in children?

Is dyslexia a genuine learning difficulty that warrants due recognition and specialist teaching? Valerie Muter, author of ‘Understanding and Supporting Children with Literacy Difficulties’ explores.

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Mental health advocate and author, @katieconibearwriter will be taking over the JKP Instagram on World Bipolar Day! 

Katie’s book, Living at the Speed of Light, is an honest and insightful guide drawing on their own experiences since their diagnosis of bipolar disorder in 2012, and offering advice on how to manage the condition and work towards stability.
 
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Improve your skills with the first GCSE Maths study guide to use engaging multisensory methods for students with specific learning differences. 

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Coming this April! 🏳️‍🌈 Driven by the n Coming this April! 🏳️‍🌈

Driven by the necessity of filling the void of LGBTQIA+ inclusion in the birth world, AJ Silver, founder of @thequeerbirthclub, has written this brilliantly informative book filled with stories and experiences of LGBTQIA+ parents as well as professionals in the field. 

Including interviews with @jake_graf5, @freddy.mcconnell and Sabia Wade @theblackdoula, and covering topics such as lactation and surrogacy, this crucial guide marks a step forward for inclusivity. A must-read for any healthcare professional.
 
“There is so much to learn from AJ's book. They have packed it full of information, and all of it accessible. Each read brought me to new revelations and reflections, not only with my own practice but with what I teach and how. One to return to, continually.” 
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With less than a week until Connected by Autism opens its (virtual) doors, now’s the time to secure your ticket. 

Don’t miss out on your chance to listen to insightful talks from our incredible line-up of speakers! You’ll have 30 days access to everything so you won’t miss any talks and can enjoy all the content in your own time.

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Centring on families and their personal journeys, Centring on families and their personal journeys, this is a must-read for all lactation consultants, birthing professionals, healthcare workers and parents. Packed full of practical tips, professional research-led evidence and real-life examples, this invaluable guide by @emmapickettibclc has everything you need to feel better informed and more confident.

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