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If you’re worried that your child might have dyslexia, you’re not alone. Many families and individuals reach a point where they know something isn’t quite right but feel unsure where
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If you’re worried that your child might have dyslexia, you’re not alone. Many families and individuals reach a point where they know something isn’t quite right but feel unsure where
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Creating a calming nursery that supports your baby’s sleep can be a game changer. If your baby has additional sensory or developmental needs, or you want a space that can
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What is Conductive Education and how might it assist your child or young person with a neurological movement disorder? NICE explains the approach, the features and delivery of conductive education
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In this ‘How to’ blog, we speak to Steve O’Callaghan about preparing your child for train travel and how his new picture book featuring therapy dog Nya can help children
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In the second part of this ‘How to’ blog, Consultant SALTs and Directors of London Speech Therapy, Emily Kirchin and Máiréad Skinner move into practical next steps. Exploring classroom strategies,
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In this ‘How to’ blog, Consultant SALTs and Directors of London Speech Therapy, Emily Kirchin and Máiréad Skinner unpack how speech and language support works in practice. From understanding the
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In our previous blog post taken from our new South East Guide to SEND, we covered EHCP reviews, ceasing decisions and transition assessments for ages 19-25. In this week’s content
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In our previous blog post taken from our new South East Guide to SEND, we covered the different types of formal dispute resolution around the Education, Health and Care Plan
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In our previous blog post taken from our new South East Guide to SEND, we explained the key steps of the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) process. In this
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In this Q&A, Melanie Akas, Occupational Therapist and Practice Owner of Eiko Therapy, explains how housing assessments work, how families can access funding and what to expect from the process.
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Dr. Brandi Niemeier and Dr. Amitav Narula discuss the mental health risks students face as they move into college and university, and how parents and schools can help build resilience.
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Ed Duff, Director and Solicitor at HCB Solicitors, answers a parent’s question about her child’s EHCP review, information being withheld from the family and unwanted changes to her daughter’s school
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In this interview, we welcome Ekaterina (Katya) Harrison, author of The EHCP Handbook – How to Make an Effective Education Health and Care Plan: A Guide for Parents and Carers and
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EHCP expert, Lydia Dunford is back to answer a parent’s question about the access to tutoring her child is entitled to under their current EHCP outside of term time. Q:
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For the final instalment in our National Pet Month 2024 series and to celebrate Therapy Animal Day, we spoke to Dale Preece-Kelly at Critterish Allsorts about the bonds that can
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For the next interview in our National Pet Month 2024 series and to celebrate Guide Dog Day 2024, we chatted to Robbie Campbell at Guide Dogs UK about their buddy
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To complement our National Pet Month series, the team here at MFON are sharing their love for their pets and how these furry and feathery companions have become invaluable members
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In the first instalment of our National Pet Month 2024 series, we sat down with Barbara Vokatis to shed light on the invaluable contributions of therapy animals in bridging educational
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For the final instalment in our Autism Acceptance Week 2024 series, we spoke with Clare Ward about sensory learning, awareness and acceptance in her upcoming book, ‘My Senses Are Like
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In our second interview for our Autism Acceptance Week 2024 series, we spoke to Sonia Nosheen about how she’s creating visual art to bridge communication gaps and encourage expression. Driven
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Looking for SEND information in the South East? Read our new guide