Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is recognised as one of the most common neurodevelopment disorders in childhood. Common signs include a short attention span as well as impulse behaviour which are usually highlighted when there is a change of circumstance in a child’s life, such as starting school.

As both an Autistic adult, and the parent of an Autistic two-year-old, I get to observe the interactions between both sides of the community from a unique standpoint. There is so much friction between two groups of people who ultimately have the same goal – to improve the way Autistic people live and exist in society, and this needs to change.

Holidays are always exciting but there is a bit more to be considered when travelling with your autistic child. We look into a range of ways to prepare both you and your child for some fun in the sun!

For many who are dyslexic, the summer holidays warrant a sigh of relief as the academic year can be an extremely exhausting period. For many, the school break offers time away from the tensions that may be experienced from day-to-day school tasks and activities, yet some parents have a mind full of running thoughts around about this time as they question whether their child can afford to have all this unstructured time which can cultivate summer learning loss.

As we near the end of yet another academic year, many kids are looking forward to taking a break from their studies to indulge in some fun activities to commemorate the long-awaited summer holidays. However, whilst this time is seen as a treat for the majority, we take note of the challenge this can present to both parents and children diagnosed with autism.

Dyspraxia is a neurological condition that affects movement and coordination. Dyspraxia does not impact cognitive abilities, but it can give the impression it does, as children take longer to do things as they process the physical information around them.

Our journey started with our annual festive project, ‘Christmas for Kids’ (C4K) which, since 2009, has played across the UK with interactive sensory shows to children with complex care and educational needs, as well as those with life-limiting illnesses.

Attachment disorder is much more common in children than once thought. The impact of early attachment between baby and caregiver has been found to have an impact not only on a child’s formative years, but also adulthood.

Education Health Care Plans or EHCPS as they are known are intended to provide ring fenced funding and legalisation of your child’s special educational needs (SEN) provision from birth to the age of twenty-five.

You may have come across the term ‘SENCO’ or ‘SENDCO’ in teacher training, as a parent or as a professional. This sometimes-allusive acronym represents one of the most rewarding, yet challenging roles within a school. As a SENCO for over a decade I want to bring some insight into what the role involves, the highs and the lows. And help others understand why your SENCO may not be responding to your emails as quickly as you want!