Category: Autism

Dual diagnosis: the uniqueness and challenges of double and multiple neurodivergence

Post author By Acorn to Oak Education
Post date Feb 3, 2022
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By Silja Turville Silja is a neurodiversity coach working with neurodivergent adults at Acorn to Oak Education. Silja has a special interest in supporting neurodivergent adults to succeed in ways that are authentic to them and is also interested in the interactions between neurodivergence, mental health and intersectionality. Many resources about neurodivergence and neurominority groups […]

Tags Dual diagnosis, Gender and Neurodivergence, Intersectionality, Multiple Diagnoses, Race and Neurodivergence

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A parent’s experience of supporting an autistic child

Post author By Acorn to Oak Education
Post date Apr 8, 2020

We talked with the parent of an autistic child to find out what it has been like, what has worked, what has not worked and what tips she would have for other parents

Tags Autism, Parent views, SEN School Provision

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SEN school search frequently asked questions

Post author By Acorn to Oak Education
Post date Jan 2, 2020

Frequently asked questions about how to search for schools with good SEN provision and how to find good specialist primary and secondary schools

Tags Mainstream Schools, Secondary education for SEN, SEN School, SEND, SEND Places for Secondary Education, Special needs school search, Specialist Schools

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Finding the right school for learners with autism

Post author By Acorn to Oak Education
Post date Apr 23, 2019

Finding the right school for learners with autism is not always easy. Read about what your options are and how to find the best provision to meet your child’s needs