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Latest webinar – ADHD bitesize

"Being diagnosed with ADHD has helped me understand more about myself." – Billy, aged 9.

"ADHD is just a part of me, it's who I am. It's everyone else that has a problem with it!" – Clara, aged 17.

"Now my son has been diagnosed with ADHD, his life has been turned around; he is now able to recognise and understand certain characteristics he has without being told he is just naughty." – Mother of Thomas, aged 19.

ADHD bitesize

ADHD is an acronym that most people are familiar with, but they often don't know what it means or what it stands for. ADHD stands for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder.

Angie Rogers, Subject Specialist for Teaching and Learning, NCFE
Transition challenges with autism

A case study from a parent's perspective. 

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A conversation with a SEND specialist

Janet King is joined by SEND specialist Becky Eckersley, SEND Support Team Lead at Kids Planet, recent winner of Nasan's Early Years Provision Award.

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An insight into Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)

An insight into Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) through the voice of a child. Subject Specialist, Angie Rogers, explains what PDA is, research behind the profile and it’s relation to autism, strategies to support those with PDA within a school environment and the voice of the parents’ journey.

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Transition challenges with autism

A case study from a parent's perspective. 

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SEND bitesize: Dyslexia

Learn more about dyslexia, including how to identify the signs of dyslexia, and how to better support those with dyslexia.

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