What is Tourette Syndrome
What is it? Tourette Syndrome is a neurological condition characterised by involuntary movements and vocalisations called tics. The severity and type of tics vary and do not affect …
SLD
What is Executive Function Disorder (EFD)
What is it? Executive Function Disorder (EFD) affects planning, organisation, time management, and task completion. Students may struggle to start tasks, remember steps, or manage …
What is Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
What is it? Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) occurs when the brain has difficulty receiving and responding to sensory information. Students may be over- or under-sensitive to …
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
What is it? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition affecting social communication, behaviour, and sensory processing. Students may have strong abilities in …
What is Dysgraphia: Writing Challenges Explained
What is it? Dysgraphia is a learning difficulty affecting writing skills. Students may struggle with spelling, handwriting, and organising letters, words, or numbers on a page. How …
Understanding Neurodiversity
Neurodiverse learners face different challenges. Here’s a summary of the main profiles you might encounter: Dyslexia: A learning difficulty that affects reading, spelling, and …
How to Support students with Reading Difficulties
What is it? Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that mainly affects reading, spelling, and processing written information. It does not mean the student is less intelligent — it …