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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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Glossary of disability and school acronyms
The acronyms of disability and school form a language of their own: MDPH (departmental disability office), AESH (classroom support assistant), PPS (individualised schooling plan), …
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Medical waiting room and autism: avoiding the sensory meltdown
Medical waiting room and autism: preparing the appointment, the sensory kit and the briefing for the practitioner so that a consultation remains possible.
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School outing and ADHD: briefing the chaperones in 5 minutes
School outing and ADHD: a short format to brief the accompanying parents and anticipate the classic pitfalls of a day away from school.
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Moving up to middle school for a child with dys conditions: preparing the primary-to-secondary transition
Moving up to middle school for a child with dys conditions: what gets lost in the primary-to-secondary transition, and the checklist to prepare from the last year of primary onward…
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Birthday party and hypersensitivity: preparing the child and the hosts
Birthday party and hypersensitivity: preparing the invited child and quickly briefing the host family so that an hour of celebration does not turn into a meltdown.
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School canteen and autism: 3 simple adjustments that change daily life
School canteen and autism: three simple adjustments to ask the school and the caterer for, to turn the lunch break into a restorative moment.
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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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First AESH meeting: 5 things to prepare as a parent
First meeting with the AESH (a teaching assistant for students with disabilities, in France): what to prepare to save time, avoid misunderstandings and get support that is truly ta…
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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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