Challenging Behaviour in SEND: Impulse Control, Demand Avoidance and Shame Over the past decade, awareness of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in schools has improved. Yet, despite progress in identification and support planning, there remains a significant blind spot: how certain SEND needs interact with—and often intensify—each other. When impulse control difficulties, demand avoidance, … Read more
Using the Functional Analysis Screening Tool (FAST) Tool for Quick Behavioral Screening: A Guide for Teachers and Parents Understanding and addressing behavioral challenges is more crucial than ever given the high rate of exclusions facing Neurodiverse children. The Functional Analysis Screening Tool (FAST) is a practical, evidence-based instrument that empowers teachers and parents to quickly … Read more
Optimising Engagement and Minimising Downtime in the Classroom to Reduce Challenging Behaviour “The most challenging pupils often become our greatest teachers.” After two decades in education, spanning Reception through to Year 11, this truth remains constant. Whether you’re dealing with a Year 2 pupil refusing to transition between activities or a Year 10 student displaying … Read more
Understanding Argumentative Behaviour: A Neurodiversity-Affirming Approach Argumentative behavior in schools is often less about opposition and more a reflection of unmet needs. Recognizing that such behaviors can stem from diverse cognitive processing styles, this guide provides evidence-based strategies designed to address these challenges empathetically. With a focus on neurodiversity-affirming practices, educators can support students in … Read more
Behaviour of Concern: Understanding & Managing Hair Pulling Behaviour Hair pulling presents unique challenges in educational settings and requires specific understanding and support strategies. While some children may engage in hair pulling towards others as a form of communication or distress response, others may display self-directed hair pulling (trichotillomania), which requires a distinct therapeutic approach. … Read more
Understanding and Supporting Behaviours of Concern Whatever your own beliefs and values around child development. When supporting children in schools, it’s crucial to recognise that all behaviour is a form of communication. Zero tolerance policies and refusals to make reasonable adjustments lead to many children missing out on education. What we traditionally label as ‘challenging’ … Read more
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