Why can an uncertain plan, an unanswered message or a decision about the future feel so difficult to leave open? For some autistic people, the problem is more than wanting to know what will happen. The uncertainty itself can become exhausting, especially when there is no way to get a definite answer yet. I have … Continue reading Autism, anxiety and uncertainty: a visual guide to feeling stuck
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New Edutopia Article: Making Assessments More Accessible Without Lowering Expectations
My latest article for Edutopia has now been published: 5 Ways to Make Assessments More Accessible Without Lowering Expectations. The article grew out of a question I return to often in my teaching: what is an assessment really measuring? Many pupils can understand an idea, explain it in conversation, or show their thinking when the … Continue reading New Edutopia Article: Making Assessments More Accessible Without Lowering Expectations
They Look as Though They’re Coping. But What Does It Cost?
Autism, masking and the limits of observable behaviour Earlier this year, TES published an interview with Dame Uta Frith under the headline Why I no longer think autism is a spectrum. Frith has been one of the most influential figures in autism research for decades, and her change of position is significant. She argues that … Continue reading They Look as Though They’re Coping. But What Does It Cost?
The Structured Descriptive Writing Workbook
Step-by-Step Creative Writing for Autistic and Neurodivergent Students, and Students with Anxiety. I have recently published my latest workbook, The Structured Descriptive Writing Workbook, which is now available on Amazon. The book grew out of my work with students who find open-ended writing tasks difficult. Descriptive and creative writing are often presented as tasks that … Continue reading The Structured Descriptive Writing Workbook
Inclusion into What? SEND, SATs and the Structure of the Education System
In recent years, the language of inclusion has become central to education policy and practice. The emphasis is often placed on ensuring that more children, particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), are able to access mainstream schooling. This shift reflects an important principle: that all children should have access to education alongside … Continue reading Inclusion into What? SEND, SATs and the Structure of the Education System
School Anxiety and Autistic Children: Rethinking Where the Problem Lies
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
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
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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