The majority of children across the U.K have been learning at home since the start of this year due to the pandemic. Schools in England are now set to re-open fully to all pupils from March 8th and whilst many children are excited about their return, there are […]
This weekend we have been reading a wonderful book by Alison Handley, called ‘Hey, I’m Maisie! And I am Autistic’ . This fantastic book aims to help children and grown ups alike, understand what it can be like to be an autistic girl. It is positive, uplifting and educates […]
You may remember last week we reviewed a brilliant book to help children understand Autism called My Awesome Autism (read the review here). Lots of our readers were very impressed by it so I’m delighted to be able to share with you another children’s book by the same […]
This week we’ve had the pleasure of reading a brilliant children’s book called My Awesome Autism by Nikki Saunders. Initially written to help her own child understand his autism diagnosis, Nikki Saunders has created a wonderful resource to help all children learn about autism. My Awesome Autism features a […]
We’ve been reading a wonderful Children’s book this week called A Vision of Empathy by Dunkle Deed. A clever and heartwarming book that not only teaches children about autism but also shows them what empathy is and why it is so important. A Vision of Empathy is about […]
I review a lot of books on the SEN Resources Blog and as a result I am often asked for my recommendations of books; particularly educational books that teaching professionals can use to further their understanding of Special Educational Needs. One such area that many teachers want to […]
Sensory For many children, including some children with Special Educational Needs. Sensory toys can be a fantastic gift for Christmas. They can provide relaxation and calm and/or stimulate the senses. Here’s some of our favourites for 2019.* Mermaid Sequin Cushion Covers ‘Magic’ sequin cushions are a lovely sensory experience […]
There’s a whole host of brilliant children’s TV for pre-school aged children available at the moment- many of which manage to strike the balance of being exciting for kids whilst ticking the educational box for us, their parents! But what about teaching children about special educational needs and […]
With school just around the corner, we thought it was a good time to try out the Kid’s Range of Bamboo Socks from Sock Shop. You may be thinking, “Why am I reading about socks on The SEN Resources Blog? When they usually write about learning resources, books […]
Are you looking for high quality learning apps for your child? Perhaps for over the summer holidays to compliment their learning from school? I don’t know about you, but I’ve found it an absolute minefield trying to find learning Apps that are good quality and cater for children […]
