Last year was the first time we had taken James away on holiday since he moved into supported accommodation. We took him to the Isle of Wight. Don’t get me…
I love word games. They're great for starters, plenaries and rescuing a lesson that's fallen flat. You can plan them in or pull one off the top of your head…
Another year, another Birthday, a time to celebrate with James and those he loves the most. This week was James’ birthday. His 27th. I still can’t actually believe he is…
James' favourite books are, without doubt, his photo books of which Helen has made him many over the years. However, he does also enjoy some story and rhyme books and…
It's been a different, and interesting, couple of weeks. The reason for that is that I’ve been on jury service, but it has meant that there has had to be…
My students enjoy using maths programs and I find they are a really useful way for them to practise and consolidate their skills. However, the difficulty is finding programs which…
Definition of Stimming – “The repetitive performance of certain physical movements or vocalisations as a form of behaviour by persons with Autism or other neurodevelopmental conditions: self-stimulation” (Oxford Languages). Stimming…
Father's Day is fast approaching so I've been looking for a card for my young adult students to make. I think my group will love this idea - they'll get…
This week marks two years since James moved into his own home in supported accommodation. Time's a funny thing….it seems to pass more quickly the older you get (or is…