autism

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30 for 30

Creating a Society That Works for Autistic People

As part of our 30 for 30 initiative, we are spending 30 days shining a spotlight on 30 remarkable charities and non-profit organisations whose work makes a meaningful difference to our communities.

Over the course of 30 days of September, we will share their stories, celebrate their impact and create

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Empathy versus Compassion
Neurodiversity

A Humble Guide for Parents of Children with Autism

Recognising the early signs of autism and acting promptly can make all the difference in your child’s development. If you notice your child isn’t meeting developmental milestones, seems disengaged from people, or shows repetitive behaviour, your first step should be contacting your GP. From there, you can access vital referrals

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Poem to my autistic child
LifeStyle

Poem to my Autistic Child

In celebration of Neurodiversity Celebration Week with World Poetry Day, we present this humble poem titled ‘Magic in Silence’ to all Autistic children and their parents. The poem was written by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and edited by a parent.

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Adaptive Assessment: Hope for Autistic Individuals
Education

Adaptive Assessment & Autism: Hope for Neurodivergent Individuals

How can you assess someone who processes thoughts differently, learns differently, and communicates differently? In this article we look at few ideas of how adaptive assessment can change the way we assess neurodivergent individuals’ learning. As these individuals have unique cognitive processes that we know very little about, an automated

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LifeStyle

Canary Wharf Top Places for Kids Entertainment in 2024

Canary Wharf is a place for work, not for family entertainment. This statement was true many years ago, but with Canary Wharf renovating itself post the pandemic, the choices to enjoy family time, experience an adventure, and relax while your kids spend their energy playing and learning are just getting

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