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Oct 02
8 Min Read

ADHD Does Not Need to Be ‘Fixed’: What Understanding a Child Can Change

We do not have to choose between recognising that ADHD can create significant difficulties and recognising that an ADHD brain does not need to be treated as a faulty version of somebody else’s.

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Sep 24
3 Min Read

Isaac Harvey Takes on the Berlin Double

Isaac and Kevin are aiming to raise £5,000 for Wheels and Wheelchairs, an inclusive sports club that brings wheelchair users and roller skaters together.

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Sep 02
4 Min Read

Kaleidoscopic Minds: Festival of Neurodiversity Returns to Exeter Phoenix — Sunday 27 September 2026

If you’ve ever wished for an event where your child’s needs aren’t an afterthought, where you don’t have to apologise, explain, or brace yourself, Kaleidoscopic Minds is worth considering.

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Aug 06
14 Min Read

Preparing for SEND Reform: Building an inclusive system

In this Q&A, Natalie acknowledges the pressures schools face, the misconceptions circulating, and the real challenges ahead. But she also highlights the opportunities: stronger inclusion, earlier support, and a system designed around belonging rather than bureaucracy.

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Jul 10
10 Min Read

Disability Pride Month: What Public Transport Reveals About Everyday Ableism

Non‑disabled passengers have a crucial role to play: speak up when you see barriers, challenge inaccessible practices, and report failures even when they don’t affect you personally.

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Jun 26
9 Min Read

The Hidden Reality for Neurodivergent Girls: Insights from Carly Steel at the Autism & ADHD Show

We can create environments where girls don’t have to work so hard to appear “okay”. We can help them build a sense of self that isn’t shaped entirely by what others expect.

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Jun 11
15 Min Read

The Quiet Clues of Dyslexia: Understanding the Signs, the Science, and the Strengths

Dyslexia isn’t a barrier to success; it’s a different learning profile that requires informed teaching, patient guidance, and adults who genuinely get it.

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Jun 04
1 Min Read

SEND Tutoring Featured in The Good Schools Guide 2026 Review

Being recognised by a directory trusted by so many families is a meaningful milestone, and reflects the dedication, expertise and personalised approach at the heart of SEND Tutoring’s work.

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Jun 02
9 Min Read

Where Are We Now With EHCPs?

Although we’re still waiting for the government’s official response to the May 2026 consultation, a few new patterns are beginning to surface.

Autism Hero Awards Tables
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May 13
8 Min Read

A Night to Remember: The Autism Hero Awards

Anna Kennedy has built more than a charity, she has built a movement. A place where autistic people and their families feel seen, supported, and celebrated in ways mainstream society still too often overlooks.

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Apr 22
10 Min Read

PDA: Understanding the Persistent Drive for Autonomy

For PDAers, a “demand” isn’t just an instruction. It can be anything that creates a sense of expectation, pressure, or loss of autonomy.

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Apr 22
9 Min Read

Supporting Children With Epilepsy: Understanding Seizures and Safety

A new epilepsy diagnosis can change the pace of family life. There are appointments, new routines, unfamiliar language, and the constant hope that others will understand what your child needs.