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...
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- Jan 26
- 6 min
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)...
- Jan 24
- 4 min
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...
- Jan 17
- 5 min
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...
- Jan 13
- 3 min
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...
- Jan 7
- 5 min
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...
- Jan 2
- 5 min
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...
- Dec 27, 2022
- 3 min
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...
- Dec 26, 2022
- 5 min
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...
- Dec 14, 2022
- 7 min
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...
- Dec 9, 2022
- 3 min
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...
- Dec 4, 2022
- 4 min
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...
- Dec 1, 2022
- 5 min
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...
- Nov 25, 2022
- 3 min
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...
- Nov 23, 2022
- 5 min
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...
- Nov 22, 2022
- 5 min
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...
- Nov 15, 2022
- 6 min
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...
- Nov 2, 2022
- 4 min
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...
- Oct 24, 2022
- 6 min
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...
- Oct 19, 2022
- 1 min
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...
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