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Health, Sports & Psychology
Why an autistic meltdown or shutdown is not a ‘tantrum’
What is the difference between a meltdown and a shutdown, and why do autistic people react in this way when they are distressed and overwhelmed?
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Is there such thing as ‘male’ and ‘female’ autism?
There can be differences in how autistic males and females present; this has led to suggestions that there is ‘male autism’ and ‘female autism’. Dr Emilia Misheva argues that those differences are better understood in the context of the externalised and internalised expressions of autism.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Struggling in silence: Why we need to talk about autistic people’s experiences of menstruation
Periods can affect most of the senses and the heightened hormonal changes can be particularly distressing for autistic people. This article considers the importance of their experiences of menstruation.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Beyond the plate: Autism, food and sensory sensitivities
Some autistic people may be called ‘fussy’ when it comes to eating certain foods, but is there more to it? This article explores the relationship between autism and Avoidant and Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID).
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Dyscalculia, maths anxiety and numerophobia in nursing practice
Students, Nursing Associates and registered nurses can experience dyscalculia, maths anxiety and numerophobia, but they can be reassured that effective support is available.
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Science, Maths & Technology
Understanding autism
Learn about autism, one of the most challenging long-term conditions of the century. This free course, Understanding autism, introduces the autism spectrum, how it is experienced by individuals and families, and why it has become a global concern. The course explains how understanding of the autism spectrum and approaches to diagnosis and care ...
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Education & Development
The benefits of an accountability partner for neurodivergent people
Staying motivated while studying can be incredibly difficult, especially if you’re neurodivergent. This animation explains how a virtual accountability partner can help with distance learning.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Introduction to Dyslexia and Inclusive Practice
This free module aims to provide teachers and local authority staff with an awareness of what dyslexia is, its impact and how it can be supported within an inclusive school community. It may also be of interest if you work in the voluntary sector or simply have an interest in dyslexia and inclusive practice.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Introduction to Autism and Inclusive Practice
This introductory module aims to support you to develop an awareness of what autism is, its impact and how it can be supported within an inclusive school community. It may also be of interest if you work in the voluntary sector or simply have an interest in autism and inclusive practice.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Non-speaking autism, embodiment, neurodivergence and access to communication therapies and devices
Ruth Collier-Large discusses her research project, which aims to give a platform to non-speaking autistic people, who may communicate independently online.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
What do you really know about autism?
You've probably heard a lot about autism - but can you separate the myth from the reality? Try this interactive quiz to test your knowledge.
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Education & Development
Support for dyslexic language students through feedback
A summary of how you can help dyslexic students through providing feedback