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…
Tag: Special Educational Needs
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.
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…
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.
My journey into understanding my neurodiverse brain
Alison Patrick, author of The Memory and Processing Guide for Neurodiverse Learners writes about her own journey to identifying her own dyspraxia and ADHD
I Have A Question About Coronavirus
It isn’t always easy to explain complicated things like coronavirus to young children or those with special educational needs. There are so many new terms…
Dyslexia: the transition from school to college doesn’t have to be difficult
Learning support advisor Ann-Marie McNicholas describes how there are many options available to young people with dyslexia when they leave school, which they might not…
Forest School and Autism
Upon the release of his book, Forest School and Autism, we spoke to author and practitioner Michael James about what exactly Forest School involves, and…
Fun activities to help primary school children with SEN improve their reading and writing
Age range: Ages 3 – 11 Description: A collection of fun and engaging learning activities to help primary school children with SEN to improve their…
Why don’t we listen to the true experts on dyslexia?
In more than 100 interviews around the the world with 8-18-year-olds with dyslexia, Margaret Rooke has put together the first book of its kind; a book…