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Selective mutism at school: how to raise it with the teacher without putting them on the spot
Selective mutism at school: how to raise it with the teacher without putting them on the spot, what to say and which simple accommodations to ask for.
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PPS and dyspraxia: what to put in the personalized schooling plan
The PPS (a personalized schooling plan, in France) for a child with dyspraxia: what to write so that it is applied day to day, and what is better left out.
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Parental mental load: what we don't always admit
The mental load of a parent of a child with specific needs is rarely named. Yet it is one of the most structuring dimensions of family life. A few avenues to make it visible, and t…
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European hosting, European data: why it matters
Questions of hosting and data jurisdiction sound technical. Yet they have a very concrete effect on what can, or cannot, be done with your information.
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Coordinating your contacts without becoming the bottleneck
Doctor, psychologist, school, MDPH (the French agency that handles disability rights and benefits), extended family, after-school activities. The parent of a child with specific ne…
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Beyond the label: describing how someone works rather than a diagnosis
Putting a name to how someone works doesn't carry the same weight in every context. For everyday life, what matters isn't the label, it's what the person experiences, and what help…
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Talking about disability to classmates, age by age
How to explain a classmate's disability to other children, without overdoing it, or doing too little, or too early, or too late. A few adaptable principles depending on age, and th…
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Adapting the level of language to the reader without oversimplifying it
An 8-year-old child does not need the same level of detail as an occupational physician. Adapting the language means respecting the reader, not underestimating them.
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Invisible disabilities, why visible difference is no longer enough
Invisible disabilities affect a growing number of people at work, at school, and in social life. With no outward sign, misunderstanding can settle in for the long term. Sharing inf…
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How to tell the primary school about ADHD without putting the teaching team on the defensive
Preparing to tell the teacher about ADHD at the start of the year shapes the whole relationship. A concrete five-step method to speak clearly without putting the team on the defens…
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Open-plan offices and sensory hypersensitivity, being understood without isolating yourself
Wearing headphones, stepping out of a noisy meeting, avoiding certain rooms. These actions can be read as withdrawal. A shared profile prevents misunderstandings and opens the way …
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School accommodations, going beyond the PPS (an individualised support plan, in France) from day one
The PPS (an individualised support plan, in France) and other official measures take time to put in place. In the meantime, the first days and first weeks count as much as the firs…
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