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Family Life With PDA

Life changes when you become a parent and even more so when you have a child with special needs. Learning to understand and adapt to

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Anti-Bullying Week

Falling out with brothers and sisters or school friends, learning how to manage relationships and emotions, and understanding how to negotiate conflicts is part of

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Executive Function

‘Executive function’ or ‘executive functioning skills’ refers to a set of cognitive skills that enable us to make plans, organise information, follow instructions, maintain focus,

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Play Therapy & SEN

According to the British Association of Play Therapists’ website, ‘Play is children’s primary form of communication. Children tell us about their inner world through play

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Autism & Issues With Food

If someone’s autistic, it is likely to affect all aspects of their life from their relationships, education and employment to their health, hobbies and ability

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Mental Health & Special Needs

World Mental Health Day (10th October) – was established in 1992 to promote understanding of mental and emotional health. But despite growing awareness of these

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What Is It Like To Have Adhd?

When we think about someone with ADHD – Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder – many of us picture a small boy, hurtling around the classroom –

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Autism Burnout

You may or may not have come across the term ‘autistic burnout’. It’s a recent idea that is gradually making its way into mainstream awareness

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Drama & SEN

You might imagine that school drama lessons would give kids with SEN the perfect opportunity to improve their confidence and social skills along with boosting

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Irlen Syndrome And Special Needs

Irlen syndrome – sometimes referred to as ‘visual stress’ or ‘perceptual processing disorder’ – is a neurological condition which affects a person’s vision. However, it

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Verbal Dyspraxia

Not everyone has heard of dyspraxia – a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by problems with muscle coordination and poor organisational skills. Even less well-known, perhaps, is

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Gaming and Special Needs

Like many innovative ideas, Dan Clark’s enterprise started with a ‘What if…?’ Having worked in a school for many years teaching IT and music, he

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ADHD; Food & Nutrition

If your child has recently received a diagnosis of ADHD, you’ve probably done what many other parents in your situation have done before you and

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OCD & Special Needs

Obsessive-compulsive disorder – usually known as ‘OCD’ – is a common mental health condition characterised by persistent and unwanted, distressing thoughts. Though these intrusive thoughts

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What is PDA? Pathological Demand Avoidance

Society’s perception of special educational needs and disability, and how they affect a child’s education and social life is constantly evolving and advancing. However, one profile which remains less understood

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Girls vs Boys With Autism

The last few years have seen an upsurge in awareness of the differences in boys and girls with special needs. Neurodivergent males, the experts now

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National Epilepsy Week

Epilepsy is a neurological condition that affects approximately 600,000 people in the UK. Many of us associate it with what we’ve seen in films and

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Teens With Special Needs

For most people, the teenage years are a time of great highs and soul-destroying lows. You get to experience some of the freedoms of adult

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ADHD Awareness Month

It’s ADHD Awareness Month – attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, to give it its full name. The NHS defines it as a neurological disorder characterised by

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Boosting Confidence At Home

Tutors often point out that boosting a student’s self-confidence is crucial if you want to help them make academic progress. This is especially true for

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Deaf Awareness Week

According to the charity The National Deaf Children’s Society, there are approximately 50,000 children in the UK with a diagnosed hearing loss. Fifty percent of

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Special Needs In Girls

As someone with a diagnosis of autism, dyspraxia, dyslexia and ADHD, Sienna Castellon understands more than most what it is like to live with a

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SEN Tutor Tips Part Two: Sue

In the second of a series of new articles, we’re sharing everyday insights provided by various Special Educational Needs (SEN) tutors, which include practical tips,

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What are ABA tutors?

What are the benefits (or not!) of ABA tutors? Are they worth it? What is the alternative if you need professional help? As specialists in

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SEN-Friendly Christmas Gift Ideas

SEN-Friendly Christmas Gift Ideas Written by Dana Latter, author of “Against the Odds” for SENsational Tutors Ltd.  You can register for FREE with SENsational Tutors Ltd. here Buying

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5 fun learning activities for holidays

This summer why not use some free time with your child at home or outdoors to encourage Maths and English skills with fun activities. Here are five easy activities you can prepare and do with your child during any half term or summer holiday.

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How to help my autistic child to read

Reading is one activity that a child with autism may find particularly challenging. We consider three distinct learning styles, while putting a lesson plan together to help a child with autism with learning to read.

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