autism

Supporting Autistic Girls in the Classroom – Published in Teaching Times

~ katecoldrick

I’m pleased to share that my latest article, Supporting Autistic Girls: Practical Strategies for Inclusive Teaching, has been published in Teaching Times. The article explores a pattern that many teachers recognise but don’t always name: the quiet, compliant girl who appears to cope, yet may be working harder than anyone else in the room simply … Continue reading Supporting Autistic Girls in the Classroom – Published in Teaching Times

Teaching GCSE Descriptive Writing for Autistic and Neurodivergent Students: Why Structure Matters

~ katecoldrick

Descriptive writing at GCSE English Language is often framed as a creative task. Students are encouraged to “paint a picture with words”, “engage the reader”, and “use imaginative language”. Yet for many learners, the difficulty is not a lack of imagination – it is knowing how to organise their ideas, where to begin, and how … Continue reading Teaching GCSE Descriptive Writing for Autistic and Neurodivergent Students: Why Structure Matters

A Functional Skills Workbook in Two Formats: Why Choice Matters for Learners

~ katecoldrick

I’m pleased to share that my workbook, Kate Coldrick’s Guide to Functional Skills Level 1 Writing, is now available on Amazon in two formats: as a Kindle eBook and as a paperback. Although the content of the book is the same in both versions, offering it in different formats is a deliberate and pedagogical choice. … Continue reading A Functional Skills Workbook in Two Formats: Why Choice Matters for Learners

Revoicing a Story: A Creative Writing Activity for Literacy Learning

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Literacy tutor Kate Coldrick shares a KS3/GCSE creative writing activity based on her poems Red Riding Hood Speaks and Morgan Speaks (OnTheSkyline.com). Explore how paired-line revoicing poems reveal bias, perspective, and voice – and why this structure especially supports autistic learners. Full resource available in her TES shop. When I write for OnTheSkyline.com, I often … Continue reading Revoicing a Story: A Creative Writing Activity for Literacy Learning

New Publication: 6 Ways to Support Autistic Girls in Your Classroom

~ katecoldrick

I’m delighted to share that my latest article has just been published by Edutopia. “6 Ways to Support Autistic Girls in Your Classroom” explores how small, intentional adjustments can help autistic girls feel secure, confident, and ready to learn. It draws together my work as a tutor, writer, and parent, connecting the everyday experiences of … Continue reading New Publication: 6 Ways to Support Autistic Girls in Your Classroom

Learning Where You Live: How Woodbury’s Landscape Inspires Autistic Learners at Home

~ katecoldrick

Evening light over Woodbury, Devon — the familiar view that shapes daily life and learning. When families choose to home educate, they often imagine lessons spread across kitchen tables or screens glowing in the living room. But for many autistic children, the most powerful learning spaces lie just beyond the doorstep. Local environments are predictable, … Continue reading Learning Where You Live: How Woodbury’s Landscape Inspires Autistic Learners at Home

Beyond Voice: New Publication on Inclusive Co-Creation

~ katecoldrick

I’m pleased to announce the publication of my new peer-reviewed article in the Student Engagement in Higher Education Journal (SEHEJ), co-authored with Lili Ly: 👉 Read the full article here “Beyond voice: Re-imagining inclusion through a co-created project led by an autistic student” is rooted in my experience as student lead on a UCL ChangeMakers … Continue reading Beyond Voice: New Publication on Inclusive Co-Creation