What is Intensive Interaction?
Early engagement is incredibly important for developing communication and social skills. One approach that is widely used and recognised...
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5 Easy Back-to-School Activities You Can Use in an SEN Class
We're half-way through the summer holidays - goes quickly, doesn't it? I'm currently in the process of planning my lessons and...
20 Audible Audiobooks Every Teacher Should Have
Embarking on a new school year brings with it a sense of anticipation and eagerness for both educators and students alike. As teachers,...
Understanding Learning Disabilities: Empowering Individuals for a Better Future
Learning Disability Week is an important occasion that aims to raise awareness and promote understanding about learning disabilities in...
45 Teacher and Classroom Essentials You Need for September
It is getting closer and closer to September and that means one thing for teachers...planning our classrooms for next year! Setting up a...
Navigating the Heatwaves: Top Tips to Support Autistic Children as Temperatures Rise
As a heatwave sweeps across the United Kingdom, it's essential for parents, carers, and teachers to be aware of the unique challenges...
How Schools Can Tackle the Influence of Andrew Tate
Safeguarding children is the most important concern for all people who work with children and young people. With the rise of social...
How Teaching Assistants Can Effectively Manage Challenging Behaviour in School
Teaching assistants are an integral part of the education system, providing valuable support to teachers and students alike. They work...
Multisensory Activities to Celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III
Next week, the whole world will tune in to watch the historic event (and for many, a once in a lifetime event!) - the coronation of King...
5 Steps to Prepare Your Students For the Transition to Secondary School
Transitioning from primary to secondary school (where children are 11-16 for those of you reading outside of the UK) can be a challenging...
Understanding Neurodiversity - A Teacher's Complete Guide
Neurodiversity is a term used to describe the variety of ways in which the brain functions. It includes differences in neurological...
10 Multi-Sensory Easter Activities for Children with SEND
Easter is a wonderful time to engage children in fun and educational activities. For children with special educational needs and...
The Benefits (and Challenges!) of an Early Autism Diagnosis
Early autism diagnosis is crucial in ensuring that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) receive the appropriate support and...
Exploring the Link Between Autism and Sensory Processing Disorder
Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is a condition in which the brain has difficulty receiving and interpreting sensory information from...
5 Ways to Reduce Emotionally Based School Avoidance?
Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA) is a term used to describe children and young people who experience genuine challenges in...
7 Tips to Improve Maths Skills in Children with SEN
Mathematics is a fundamental subject that provides a foundation for learning many other subjects. Despite what we may think sometimes, we...
What to Do If A Child Has a Developmental Regression
We love to see children making strides in their development, no matter what their age. I've had children say their first words at age 16...
How to Create the Best Sensory Circuits (with ideas!)
Sensory circuits are similar in function to a gym circuit, but instead of focusing on fitness, they focus on supporting arousal. They are...
How to Support EAL Students in the Classroom
19% of students in the UK are students who are learning English as and Additional Language (EAL). Given the recent influx of refugees...
9 Positive Behaviour Intervention Strategies for 1:1's That Always Work
Being able to understand behaviour and setting appropriate expectations, plus adding in positive behaviour intervention strategies (PBIS)...
5 Ways to Improve Your Communication with Autistic Children
Being able to effectively communicate with a child, whether you are a parent, carer or educator, is key. Being able to communicate...
How to Help Children Cope with Grief and Loss
Following a very sudden death of a close friend, I found myself unable to concentrate, filled with dark thoughts and randomly breaking...
Chinese New Year: 7 Multi-Sensory Lesson Ideas
Chinese New Year is one of the most important and most celebrated festival for Chinese all around the world. It’s translated to Spring...
8 Steps to Help Autistic Children Recognise Emotions and Expressions
Recognising facial expressions of emotions is critical for creating connections and social interaction in early life. Recognising...
The Benefits of Special Interests in Autism
Only recently have researchers and professionals truly began to understand the power of neurodiverse Special Interests that often emerge...
The Right Way to Use Visual Timetables
Anyone who has ever worked in a specialist setting or with children with special educational needs will have undoubtedly used a visual...
My Top 10 Books About Neurodiversity
"We don't know what we don't know". I always like to broaden my understanding of various topics, and I believe it's important to try to...
9 Things You Need to Know About Autism
Autism is becoming more and more talked about today (and rightly so!). Between 1 in 50 and 1 in 100 people are diagnosed as autistic but...
10 Christmas Activities that are Autism Friendly
It’s the most special time of the year: Christmas! The holiday spirit is upon us, and winter is here. You decorate your classrooms and...
9 Ways to Create an Inclusive Festive Classroom
The holiday season is upon us and whilst it is a very exciting time, for many children with additional needs, it can be quite...
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