Jon May
133 posts
@JonQMUL
Prof of Geography @QMUL; Research - Foodbanking, Welfare Reform. Also, parent of two teens - one autistic and one not.
All across the country children with EHCP’s are starting to find out their secondary school places - there are not enough places in specialist provisions....this is where it sadly gets worse we MUST keep fighting for good inclusion in Mainstream these are incredible children
We're transforming mental health services for children and young people – putting in the money and resources so every child can get the support they need. #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
Here it is ... in black and white ... the scandal that is eating disorder treatment in this country ...
When the child is in charge of how they separate, they are less likely to become insecure and clingy than when the parents leave them before they are ready. This goes for separation at night, being left alone at nursery, going to a party on their own and any similar situation.
#actuallyautistic adults- I am attending our local job centre’s staff meeting this week to help advise them how to be more autism friendly. I have loads of ideas but would love to hear if you have anything that would help when accessing a service like this. Please RT xx
Guardian front page, 8 February 2020: Dozens of suicides linked to handling of benefit claims
Building relationships, gaining trust and moving forwards. Staff and students at @DinningtonHigh tell us how the new mental health curriculum is helping young people to look after their health and wellbeing 👇
@KTaylor_0 It was mentioned as a recomendation (by you?) in last week's #SENexchange I included it in the write up. (inclusiveteach.com/2020/02/09/sch…)
I went 12 out of 13 school years as undiagnosed autistic. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to explain the lasting impact this has. There’s noone I can blame for not noticing - not family, teachers or professionals. All I can blame is lack of understanding of autistic girls. /1
