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Here is a free course that can help schools and classrooms become more inclusive academy.wecanaccess.com/courses/encour… #inclusion

@StarlightMcKenz Interesting

The DFE Inclusion Advisor thinks it is okay to use the word 'dumb'? That's where we are then I guess.

@DrFrancesRyan @johnharris1969 The issue goes even deeper than this & it is global issue. -Stuck at home can mean more health issues due to lack of exercise (for careers & the person) - Education also what purpose does it serve for the careers and person The @wecanacceess team has personal experience of this

“If you are not disabled and you regularly go to a yoga class, a book group or just the pub, when was the last time you did so with even a single disabled adult present?” Thanks to @johnharris1969 for being one of the rare columnists to ask these Qs. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

"Tired of Being Misunderstood? Spoon Theory Explains Your Fatigue! youtu.be/-8j9m7abpek?si… via @YouTube

Have you ever tried to explain how tired you are? Well there is a way it is using spoons and using the spoon theory!! youtu.be/-8j9m7abpek?si… #chronicfatigue #cancersurvivorship #cancer #hiddendisability #SEND

@RachelAdamSmith the issue is it HUGE problem the losses you talk about

💡why don’t unpaid carers ever bring a claim against government for loss of earnings, pension, health, career etc? Expectation is that you care 24 hrs a day because the system is so broken, which leaves you having to justify even the simple need for sleep or to see the GP

@FixingEducation adequate or suitable ?

Schools are facing a crisis of leadership. Too many administrators lack the preparation and skills needed to navigate the needs of today’s schools. The system sets them up for failure—expecting them to lead without adequate training, resources, or mentorship. How can we expect success when we don’t invest in their growth?

@SteveBroach Interesting, thank you

I was very pleased to contribute a legal perspective on this important research on a form of discrimination which can often be overlooked

@draevans @PragmtcSanction might be tough to find due to the reasons previously stated ...

@wecanaccess @PragmtcSanction I am after recommended papers. Ones that actually reflect autistic experience

Does anyone know of any research on the impact of divorce and/or abandonment has on autistic children?

@draevans @PragmtcSanction Just had a thought... search terms might be siblings....

@PragmtcSanction @wecanaccess I want to understand the affect on the children. I have looked at the likelihood scenarios in my guide, but for me it is whether the consequences of a martial breakdown has a different out come for autistic children.

@draevans @PragmtcSanction 2/... - doing the research - collecting the data - analysing it - writing it up - AND getting it published can be a pain and take ages... this could be the reason why there is not that much out there... if you knew of this process sorry ...

@draevans @PragmtcSanction 1/ ..... Not sure what you do but one of our team is a Uni Lecturer and the issue with academic world is as follows - someone needs to do the research (they might or might not get funding - chances are no) - ethics this needs to be signed off - getting participants

@contactfamilies and this has a wider impact, i,e ability to work, impact pm poss pensions, kids life skills and health of parents and wider family and more ... by not enabling a child to access good quality education (in whatever form) costs are higher in the long term

Parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) have told the BBC they are still unable to attend school full time, four months after cuts to transport provision at a council came into force. Birmingham City Council has withdrawn free home-to-school transport for most pupils over 16 who have SEND. Read more here: s.mtrbio.com/xoorbbxlfu

@SteveChalke How do you define bad behaviour ?

When a child has experienced trauma, their behaviour isn’t a moral failing, it’s communication. The anger you see? That’s pain. The defiance? That’s fear. And the silence? That’s a survival strategy. None of this is about excusing bad behaviour. It’s about understanding it!

@draevans no but have you done a search on Google Scholar - could be a place to start ...

@shakespeare_d We get that... achieving targets is a win win for all ...and understanding the needs is vital... wishing you a lovely day here's to a great 2025

@wecanaccess Sorry I had meant to write incidents. Targets and goals were written lies in my son’s end of year report, honestly it was as if I was reading about a child who had no difficulties. In his new school, his targets are achieved, he’s made great progress, they understand his needs.

“The school claimed it was having difficulty moving him to the dining room it asked the trust to add a wheeled base to the chair. His mother said this was unnecessary restraint, as he was able to walk but just needed time and encouragement to do so.” belfastlive.co.uk/news/northern-…

@shakespeare_d And it comes down to what are the target, goals and pressures of/on the organisation including financial

@wecanaccess Compassion fatigue is a real issue. I do think that’s what leads to many of the #SEN issue we hear about. I was told by the VP there was no cameras to prove what I saw, despite 2 witnesses. This is a culture led from the top down.

@shakespeare_d A big issue is recruiting staff with the correct attitude that will maximise the potential of the child & enable them. Systems generally do not look at the big picture and support the child in having a successful long future ..i,e working on short term goals (a few years if that)

@wecanaccess I agree that is what played out, a big rush to do everything which doesn’t work for our children who need processing time. Tbh there wasn’t this rushed approach in my other 2 children’s MS primary school. Even when they got 1:1 hrs for him they dragged him down the corridor.