Book your place for the Autism Professionals Conference 2020
The National Autistic Society is holding their annual Autism Professionals Conference on 27-28 February 2020, and booking is now available to secure your spot.
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What is Dyscalculia? IDLS look at how to identify and assess it in schools
In Scotland, dyscalculia is an under-researched learning difficulty and as a result there is little guidance for teachers on how to support learners with the condition.
» Read moreIndependent Living Fund (ILF) Scotland Transition Fund Open: Apply Now!
ILF Scotland has opened an exciting new fund (totalling £5 million) for young disabled people in Scotland.
» Read moreSex education and the SEN student
This week is sexual health week and the theme is consent. Sexual abuse is more prevalent for those living with physical or learning disabilities so sex education is is even more important. In 2015, after an investigation from the BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire programme, figures revealed that there had been 4,748 reports of sexual abuse in England against
» Read moreILF Scotland opens new fund for young disabled people!
Building on the successful transition from ILF UK to ILF Scotland, the organisation has opened an exciting new fund (totalling £5 million per year) for young people who need support in Scotland. The Transition Fund supports those aged between 16 and 21, offering short term grants to provide opportunities that
» Read moreMakaton: a safety net of symbols for non-verbal students
Imagine not being able to communicate with your friends, peers or colleagues about something important to you. Consider how frustrating it would be not being able to use words to explain a situation. This can be the daily emotions of non-verbal students. CONFIDENCE Makaton allows people of all ages to
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