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SEND In the Law

SEND In the Law

The law is clear that children with special educational needs and disabilities who are in penal detention centres should receive appropriate provision and support. All secure penal settings are required to carry out an educational assessment of every child who is...

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Singing Ourselves Happy

Singing Ourselves Happy

It is well known that newborn babies respond to melodies their mothers sang to them when they were in the womb.  From the earliest years, research shows that music, especially classical music and classical singing greatly enhances mental, physical, emotional and...

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Adults and ADHD

Adults and ADHD

The most common psychiatric disorder diagnosed in childhood is ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) which has been found to persist into adulthood 60% of the time, despite it being a disorder which is generally considered to lessen with age. Studies have...

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ASD – An Inside View

ASD – An Inside View

‘The biggest challenge in life is to be yourself in a world that is trying to make you like everyone else’ Much has been written about the diagnosis and treatment of ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder) from an outsider’s perspective, but what is it like to inhabit a...

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A Gut Feeling

A Gut Feeling

In the UK today, 1 in 100 children are affected by ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder), a disturbing 10% increase since 1992, with males being 4 times more likely to be on the spectrum than females. Studies are being carried out as to the reasons behind the escalation of...

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The First Special Schools

The First Special Schools

In the early 1800s, learning disabilities and mental illness were often confused without any clear distinction being made between the two. The journey towards understanding the nature of special needs has been a long-fought one. The blanket labelling of disabled...

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