We Need to Stop Pathologising Children Who Can’t Go to School
Every September, social media is full of children heading back to school. Photos of new uniforms, proud parents, and big…
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“School Refusal” Is Not What You Think It Is
Why we need to stop blaming parents, pathologising children, and misunderstanding the real issue. We need to retire the term…
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The Hidden World of Behaviourism in Schools: Why It’s Time for a New Approach
The Hidden World of Behaviourism: Why Our Support for Autistic Children Needs to Change This blog explores the psychological legacy…
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Lets stop Saying They Just Need to Learn to Cope
Why Acceptance, Not Pressure, Builds Real Strength. We often hear it lately: “We’re raising mentally weak kids because we do…
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Coming Back to Life: Why Acceptance-Based Support Matters.
I want to tell you about Jack and Josh. They are two autistic twins who presented with one of the…
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Why I Believe in Emotional Regulation, Not Emotional Resilience for Autistic Children
By Aaron Yorke Today, there is a focus on teaching autistic children to face their issues. They are expected to…
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What If We’ve Got It the Wrong Way Round?
Why Removing Pressure to do a GCSE Can Help Autistic Children Thrive By Aaron Yorke. I want to talk honestly…
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“It’s Not Their Fault” – Understanding the Biological Roots of Autism
One of the most powerful things I say to parents when they first come to me, often exhausted and full…
