A new systematic review suggests that school anxiety in autistic children is shaped not only by individual experience but by school environments, expectations, and a lack of belonging. A newly published systematic review on school anxiety in autistic children and young people is one of those papers whose argument is more important than its title … Continue reading School Anxiety and Autistic Children: Rethinking Where the Problem Lies
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Now Listed in the National Autistic Society Autism Services Directory
I’m very pleased to share that I am now listed in the National Autistic Society Autism Services Directory as a specialist literacy tutor for autistic and neurodivergent learners. You can view my full profile in the National Autistic Society Autism Services Directory. The National Autistic Society directory is a trusted national resource used by families, … Continue reading Now Listed in the National Autistic Society Autism Services Directory
Supporting Autistic Girls in the Classroom – Published in Teaching Times
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
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
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
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
Why Some Children Get Stuck After Phonics – Understanding Orthographic Mapping and the Self-Teaching Phase
Thousands of children can sound out words but still can’t read fluently. They can decode the letters on a page yet struggle to recognise words automatically or understand them easily. This article explores what happens after phonics – the stage where real reading begins – and why understanding orthographic mapping and the self-teaching phase is … Continue reading Why Some Children Get Stuck After Phonics – Understanding Orthographic Mapping and the Self-Teaching Phase
New Publication: 6 Ways to Support Autistic Girls in Your Classroom
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
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