Want to know more about SEND Law? Have a look at our blog written by our Parent Advocate Shauna to give you a better insight into what you need to know as a parent/ carer of a child with SEN.
When talking to a behaviour analyst about behaviours they will (in some way or another) ask about the ‘function’ of that behaviour …. WTF - What is The Function. Knowing the function of behaviour helps understand what drives it.
A book review on: Art Therapy with Children on the Autistic Spectrum: Beyond Words, by K. Evans and J. Dubowski, 2001, London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Cerebral palsy can cause speech and language problems for a number of reasons, and the difficulties people with the condition face in terms of their speech can vary.
All to often it can be a battle getting your child to have a bath. Here are 3 tips to make bath time fun for your child and more manageable for you.
There are numerous sources of information promising quick-fix diets or supplements to help your child manage their autism. In this article, we’ll discuss the autism-related nutrition, diet, current research and services you can access as parents.
Research has found that sleep issues in a baby’s first 12 months may not only precede an autism diagnosis but can also affect brain development.
If your child is overloaded organising and calming activities can help your child relax, calm down, and even have improved focus when they are learning.
Lego’s or building blocks are a great way to support language. Here are 3 creative ways to teach language using Lego’s or blocks.
Toilet training is a rite of passage for any parent but before you plunge in check you have all the facts first.
Speech and language therapy is a therapy used to treat disorders of communication in children and adults that is essential for effective communication in social settings.
When it comes to parenting a child, we know that there is a lot for you to remember especially if you have a child with additional needs such as autism. So we thought..
One of the greatest things about the U.K. is its cultural diversity. It is evident in the food we eat, the music we listen to and the sportsmen and women we support.
The UK Government has amended its guidance to allow people with autism and learning difficulties to leave their homes more than once a day for exercise.
If you have an autistic child or are a parent of an autistic child then you know how incredibly difficult it can be to cope with Autism, behaviour, therapy and education.
Children with Autism have many difficulties, which can be addressed through the use of a variety of methods.
The aim of this resource is to teach you six social games to play with your child with ASD at home. All of the activities will develop your child’s social skills but I have listed other key developmental skills that your child may improve upon.
If you are dealing with a child with Autism, it can be difficult to know where to turn to when faced with problems. Click ‘read more’ for information on effective behavioural therapies available for children with Autism in the UK.
If autism is a cause close to your heart, you may want to make sure that you’re ready for March 30th this year, as this is the date that World Autism Awareness week begins, running until April 5th - and it’s the perfect opportunity to help spread awareness and increase acceptance of the condition.
A summary of the Greg Hanley presentation on designing intervention for problem behaviours