Autistic Girls
Society is gradually becoming more aware of how autism presents itself in females. Until fairly recently, it was widely believed that ASC was largely a
April 3, 2024
Students
Chadsgrove School
There can be lots of reasons why a child refuses to go to school but whatever the causes, it can be tricky, stressful and time-consuming
December 20, 2023
Challenging Behaviour And Special Needs
Yvonne Newbold knows only too well how difficult it can be bringing up a child with special needs. Her son Toby was born with profound
March 9, 2023
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
January 29, 2023
Boosting Communication And Social Skills In Young Children
Communication or social interaction is a common challenge for children with special needs, particularly if they’re autistic. Although these issues can’t be completely eradicated, with
November 1, 2022
World Autism Awareness Day – 2 April 2022
Autism is a lifelong, neurological disability which affects how a person interacts with other people and the world around them. Each person will have their
April 2, 2022
Children and young people with SEMH
Perhaps the broadest category of special needs, ‘SEMH’ refers to people who have social, emotional or mental health difficulties. It’s a label that can be
February 4, 2022
Planning In The Classroom – Students with SEN
We’ve all seen films and TV dramas where a corduroy-clad teacher strolls into a classroom, perches on the edge of their desk and nonchalantly delivers
January 27, 2022
Working With Kids With High-Functioning Autism
As in many areas of life, the last few years have seen people re-evaluate the way they talk about special needs. When it comes to
December 17, 2021
How to help children with SEN deal with decisions and choices
There is ever-increasing pressure on our young people in modern society: social media, mobile telephones, the world wide web, friendships, peer groups, norms and expectations
November 29, 2021
Supporting Dyslexic Kids At Home
Most of us have heard of dyslexia and have some understanding that it is a condition that affects a person’s ability to read, write and
October 5, 2021
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
September 22, 2021
Preparing To Go Back To School For SEN Children
Remember the excitement of starting a new academic year every September? Even if you weren’t too fussed about school in general, it was usually thrilling
August 26, 2021
Persuading Kids To Try New Things
Growing up, in many ways, is a series of ‘firsts’ – your first day at school, for example, or learning to ride a bike, your
July 25, 2021
Pathological Demand Avoidance
Most children kick up a fuss now and then about being told to eat their dinner, do their homework or go to bed. But for
May 17, 2021
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
April 12, 2021
Positive & Creative Aspects of Dyslexia
Positive Dyslexia According to the British Dyslexia Association, ‘Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that primarily affects the skills involved in accurate and fluent word reading
March 25, 2021
Lockdown teaching: 21 Top Tips for Families – Part 2
By Specialist SEN Tutor – Gillian Working with families with children with SEN has put extra demand on teachers to be all-encompassing, as well as
February 10, 2021
Emotional Regression In Lockdown: – Children With Special Needs
In ‘normal’ years (which 2020 is certainly not), there is usually a cause for celebration when midnight strikes and when we bring in the new
December 30, 2020
Questions to ask SENCO secondary school
Your Checklist: Questions to ask a SENCO when applying for your child’s secondary school Choosing the right secondary school can be difficult for any parent
October 4, 2020
