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...
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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...
How to Motivate a Child When They Really Don't Want to do Anything
Ever had children just flat our refuse to engage in anything you ask them to? Even when you know they enjoy doing it? Sometimes it can be...
The SCERTS Model: A Comprehensive Overview
There are so many techniques, methodologies and practices that can be used to teaching children with ASD and one of the most widely used...
Why Are So Many Children Being Excluded?
Nearly 4000 children were permanently excluded from school in the 2020/2021 school year. In addition to this, over 350,000 children were...
The Invisible Link Between Autism and Eating Disorders
In 1983, Swedish psychologist proposed the link between autism and anorexia nervosa. This came from his observation of 3 autistic boys...
Understanding the True Meaning of the John Lewis Advert: Supporting Looked After Children
The unveiling of the annual John Lewis Christmas advert is a UK TV highlight, and often one that leaves many viewers in tears. The advert...
How to Improve Trust Between You and an Autistic Child
Trust is everything with children. Being able to establish a safe, trusting and reliable relationship will allow you to work closely with...
Echolalia Isn't Meaningless - Here's what It Could Mean
Many people may believe that echolalia, often used by autistic people, is meaningless and doesn't serve a purpose. However, new research...
30+ Sensory Diet Activities for Every Sense!
Once you understand a child's sensory profile (use this guide to get a free PDF checklist), you can start to create a sensory diet. These...
Supporting Children with Autism: Tips from Dr. Temple Grandin
Mary Temple Grandin is a prominent American scientist, author and autism advocate. Dr. Grandin did not talk until she was three and a...
Understanding Dyslexia & 9 Tips to Help Dyslexic Students
It is estimated that 1 in 5 children has dyslexia and the up to 90% of children with learning difficulties also have dyslexia. Many...
The Sensory Diet Checklist - PDF Included
Sensory diets are a carefully designed set of activities, often created by occupational therapists (OT), that support an individual's...
How to Successfully Implement Restorative Practice in the Classroom
Restorative practice has emerged as one of the most favoured methodologies to use in schools as a better way to correct student behaviour.
Sensory Overload - What is it and How to Help
Is there a child in your class who becomes panicked, anxious or overwhelmed easily? Do certain sounds, smells, textures appear to trigger...
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria - The Often Missed Element of ADHD
We can all be a bit sensitive to rejection at times, but for people with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), it is especially hard to...
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