Emma
branty.bsky.social
Emma
@branty.bsky.social
Learning Support Assistant for 15 years and mommy to 3 very excitable children.
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The fight has been ongoing. As a society we need to look across the horizon too. Those SEND youngsters missing an education become tomorrows NEET. Some will never find independence. And then there is family trauma. See www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2024/mo...
More than 40% of parents with disabled children have thought about suicide – study - University of Birmingham
41% of parents in England who have a child with long-term illness or disability have thought about suicide while caring for their child, new research has found.
www.birmingham.ac.uk
August 25, 2024 at 7:20 PM
Something to think about
If you've ever wanted to know how to approach making stuff you create more accessible, you could do a lot worse than starting with these lovely posters.

They break down the core dos and don'ts of accessible design into a lovely visual aid, by disability.

ukhomeoffice.github.io/accessibilit...
August 20, 2024 at 10:53 PM
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Really valuable read for all. I cannot stress how important it is for more recognition & training on autism in girls. It is still going unnoticed, leaving many girls alone, suffering & failing to thrive unnecessarily

autisticgirlsnetwork.org/keeping-it-a... #EduSKy #TeacherEducation
autisticgirlsnetwork.org
August 20, 2024 at 11:19 AM
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Psychology in the Classroom #1 – Selective Attention

What is selective attention? How does it impact every student?

theeffortfuleducator.com/2022/01/03/p...

#edusky #cogscisci
Psychology in the Classroom #1 - Selective Attention - The Effortful Educator
What is selective attention? How does it impact every student?
theeffortfuleducator.com
August 20, 2024 at 12:53 PM