Jan 2, 20235 minThe 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, 20224 minThe Right Way to Use Visual TimetablesAnyone who has ever worked in a specialist setting or with children with special educational needs will have undoubtedly used a visual...
Dec 26, 20225 minMy 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, 20227 min9 Things You Need to Know About AutismAutism 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, 20223 min10 Christmas Activities that are Autism FriendlyIt’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, 20224 min9 Ways to Create an Inclusive Festive ClassroomThe 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, 20225 minHow to Motivate a Child When They Really Don't Want to do AnythingEver 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, 20223 minThe SCERTS Model: A Comprehensive OverviewThere 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, 20225 minWhy 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...