Here we outline the specific learning profile typically associated with Down Syndrome, and suggest ways that schools can best meet the learning needs of children and young people in this population.

In this post we explain what ADHD is, how it is diagnosed and offer strategies to support children and young people with this condition in the classroom.

What can parents and educators do to help anxious children reduce their fears? What are the ways adults can help worriers become warriors?

What is dyspraxia? Why is it important and what strategies help to improve it?

We’ve collated a range of links to resources to help anyone thinking about how to talk to children and young people about war, conflict or world news in general.

What is working memory? Why is it important and what strategies help to improve it? We explain it and offer strategies to improve recall here.

While a degree of anxiety can be a helpful factor in motivation, too much can hinder a child’s learning and progress. Here, we discuss what anxiety is, how it can impact the learning process and how to foster a supportive learning environment for anxious learners.

What is situational mutism, and how can we help children and young people who are reluctant to communicate verbally in a specific situation or environment?

Some children and young people struggle to attend school because of emotional factors, often leading to prolonged absence. How can schools support them?

What is psychological capital, and how can it be applied through professional supervision to enhance an individual’s day to day experience and performance at work?

In this post we explain what Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is offer a range of specific strategies adults can use to support children with a PDA profile at home and school.

I wrote a guest post on Honest Mum about ways parents of young children can develop their literacy skills. Read on to find out more!

Have you heard of the term ‘executive function’ before? Here we explain what it is, why its so important in learning and how it can be improved.

As parents and teachers, we often wonder what we can do to help our children and young people to be more successful. Read on to find out what the key skills are and how we can help them to acquire them so that they can flourish, thrive and be the best they can be.

What is a growth mindset? Why is is important for children and young people to develop the belief that they can succeed, and how can we help them to do so?

Here we explain attachment theory, outline different attachment styles and think about their presentation at school. How can we help children with attachment difficulties to learn?

Dyscalculia might not be as well recognised or understood as other specific learning difficulties, but it has a fundamental impact on outcomes into adulthood. Find out what it is and how it can be assessed.

What are the key differences between people who have been diagnosed with dyslexia and those with literacy difficulties? How should each group be supported?

Stephanie Dennis, RocketEd’s Expert Autism Advisor, writes about some of the challenges autistic children face coping with transition and how she can help through working with parents, carers and schools.

What is developmental trauma, and how does it impact the progress of children and young people who have experienced it? How can we help them to repair?