Article: The Importance of Early Intervention: My Story of an Adult Diagnosis of Autism
Discover the importance of early intervention through Jon’s powerful story of an adult autism diagnosis. Learn how missed support in childhood can shape…
Article: What is PDA? (Pathological Demand Avoidance)
Explore PDA through Steph’s experience supporting her daughter, Sasha. Learn why some autistic children show extreme demand avoidance, how flexible approaches…
Article: Understanding reasonable adjustments at school
In this article, we explore what it means to make reasonable adjustments at school, and how to ask for support if a child’s needs aren’t being met.
Article: Overcoming barriers to learning
By creating safe spaces where children, teachers and parents can listen to each other, we can show young people that learning isn’t just about the curriculum…
Video: Breaking down barriers to learning
In this 3-minute film, children talk about their difficulties with learning and how these make them feel.
It illustrates the importance of proactively…
Factsheet: Conditions that accompany autism
Autism spectrum condition affects how people relate to one another and process sensory information. For children, there are often challenges that need…
Video: Autism: Tips for Teachers
Certain students may experience difficulties with transitions, requiring adult guidance to begin tasks, while others might seem distracted or absorbed…
Article: Stigma and Autism: A grandmother shares her experience
The personal experience and journey of a grandmother whose granddaughter was diagnosed as Autistic.
Video: Reasonable Adjustments for Neurodivergent Children at School
Neurodivergent children often struggle in traditional classroom settings - not because they can't learn, but because the environment wasn't designed for…
Video: Helping your child cope with stigma
“Stigma” is a powerful film that explores how stigma affects children and the shame and embarrassment parents and caregivers may experience when others…
Podcast: How to celebrate neurodiversity and learn from our children
How to celebrate neurodiversity and learn from our children
Podcast: Why is engagement of children key in effective learning?
As teachers, how do we know how all children learn and how to best teach in order to meet the needs of all? Barry Carpenter goes into some depth around…
Podcast: How can we support Mental Health in Education?
I speak with Barry Carpenter on important themes in education, such as school curriculum, the impact of COVID on mental health, absenteeism, complex needs…
Podcast: How and why should schools celebrate diversity
In today's episode, we will explore celebrating Neurodiversity and strategies to support neurodiverse children attending mainstream primary schools and…
Podcast: Executive Functions: How Parents and Teachers Can Help
We discuss the executive function framework and how we can learn to develop children’s skills, setting them up for life to be more effective both as learners…
Podcast: Friendships & Executive Function
We talk about helping our children in their friendships and social connections, and the challenges of screens and the online landscape.
Podcast: How the latest research in neuroscience will improve your teaching
We discuss how teachers step into a child’s life as an attachment figure. Dr Bettina Hohnen explains the importance of building relationships to understand…
Podcast: Age-Appropriate Parenting: A Developmental Guide
We discuss the four phases of being a parent and what to know at these key times in your child’s development. We also discuss the circle of security approach…
Article: Barriers to learning: why children might not be engaged in school
Explore the many reasons children may struggle to engage at school, from sensory overwhelm and neurodivergent needs to anxiety, bullying and life stresses.…
Podcast: How to parent and educate neurodiverse brains effectively
Bettina is a Clinical Psychologist, author and speaker working in the field of child mental health and neurodiversity. She works with parents, organisations…
Podcast: A Father’s Journey Through Severe Autism
In this episode we talk about all things fatherhood, how Alex has changed Damien’s life beyond recognition, the trials and the joys of their journey together.…
Transcript: Growing up with Autism: Tylan's Story
I felt very alienated growing up.
At school, I just felt like I wasn't like anyone else, and like, there must be something wrong because I'm not understanding,…
Video: Damien talks about expectations for Dads of Autistic Children
The stress, demands and worry of parenting a child with additional needs can be tough and can test the most resilient of parents. Damien talks to the Nip…
Transcript: Autism in the Classroom: Tips for Teachers
A series of tips on how to help autistic children in your classroom or school. Autistic children can thrive with the right help, but they may experience…