Teachers spend a lot of time encouraging students to read in school. Some children develop a passion for reading at a young age and never lose it. Others love reading and then fall off the literature train as they get older and find other distractions. A lot dislike...
Lynn McCann Author Lynn McCann is the author of “Supporting children with ASC in primary schools”, “Supporting students with ASC in secondary schools”’ and “Stories that Explain” (a book of social stories) all published by LDA. You can find out more about the subject...
Joanna Grace Author Joanna Grace is an author, speaker and founder of The Sensory Projects, which seeks to contribute to a world where everyone is understood in spite of difference. You can follow her on Twitter here. As a sensory engagement specialist, much of my...
With the huge disruption to everyone’s lives, you’ve probably thought a lot about what can be done in the classroom to tackle mental health and the role schools play in the promotion of positive mental health. There’s a lot to consider, not to mention ensuring your...
“I can’t do maths.” It seems to be such a common way of thinking. Usually it comes as a throw away comment but for some, even the thought of maths can be terrifying. It’s known as maths anxiety. Rapid heart beat, sweat, a million and one thoughts running through the...
