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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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Occasional childcare, a written reference point for the babysitter
Babysitter, last-minute childminder, grandparent stepping in. A shared profile avoids explanations given three times over and gives the adult a calm reference to consult during chi…
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Club sports: briefing the coach without losing them
A sports coach is not a disability professional. They are passionate about their discipline, trained to help people progress. A well-calibrated shared profile gives them what they …
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Sports and leisure activities, preparing the supervising team
Holiday camp, sports club, leisure centre. The supervisors rotate, and the child sometimes changes their main contact every two weeks. A well-prepared profile avoids starting from …
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Changing schools mid-year: transferring the profile without losing the thread
A house move, a change of setting, a switch from primary to secondary school mid-year. The shared profile makes sure that what was built elsewhere isn't lost, and gives new contact…
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School trip: preparing for the unexpected for a child who self-regulates a lot
A school trip upends every routine: travel, a new environment, eating outdoors, crowds. A shared profile gives chaperones and the staff at the sites being visited what they need to…
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Tough recess time: informing the supervisors discreetly
Recess concentrates noise, stimulation and potential conflict. For a child who self-regulates a lot, it's often the most demanding moment. A shared profile gives supervisors the ke…
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Homework at home: passing it on to the friend's parent who helps
When a friend invites your child over to do homework together, the host parent often has no information about what helps your child. A shared profile gives the friend's parent the …
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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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School team meeting: preparing your wording in advance
The school team meeting is a moment where every word counts. Preparing your wording in advance, drawing on the shared profile, changes the quality of the exchange and spares parent…
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Same substitute teacher, same need for quick information
The substitute teacher sometimes arrives the evening before. They know neither the children nor their needs. A profile accessible by QR code changes everything, from the very first…
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First contact with the AESH: what they need to know
When the AESH (a teaching assistant for students with disabilities, in France) finally arrives, the first week is crucial. A well-built shared profile saves them several months of …
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