Transforming Therapy Provision for Autistic Students in Special Schools I have worked in education with a specialism on Autistic students for 17 years, In schools with brilliant resources and those with more limited budgets. Therapy provision goes beyond mere compliance with legislation; it’s about fundamentally transforming lives. The challenges of delivering effective therapy in special … Read more
What is Gestalt Language? Gestalt language processing is a style in which the child processes and understands language as a whole rather than breaking it down into its parts. For instance, instead of understanding each word in a sentence separately, children who are gestalt language processors often learn and recall phrases and sentences as a … Read more
The Power of “Why?” Questions in Developing Expressive Language Skills As a special needs teacher, you need to understand the importance of taking any opportunity to develop expressive language skills in children. These skills empower them to communicate their thoughts, feelings, and ideas effectively. One powerful and effective tool in your arsenal is the “Why?” … Read more
I teach in a autism specific classroom. The majority of the group are non-verbal and use a range of AAC (Augmentative and alternative communication resources). A common learning objective that links to a child’s EHCP targets is social interaction. This requires a commonly understood communication method. The key to this is using simple symbol/images which … Read more
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