Why you should try that parent support group you have been avoiding.

Have people been suggesting that you try out a group for parents of children with additional needs? Sometimes when I mention these groups to parents they look at me like I have lost my mind! However uncomfortable the idea might seem, there is surprising value in these groups. Let’s explore some of the reasons why.

EducationSarah BillinghamNovember 25, 2019special needs, SEND, inclusion, social skills, making friends, freindships, parenting, special needs parenting, SEN parenting, parenting special childrenComment

Are the communication strategies we're using getting in the way of children’s friendships?

There is a trap we sometimes fall into when enabling children with SEN to communicate – we introduce tools that they can use with an assigned adult or a small selection of adults. This is very helpful for getting children’s basic needs met. However, it does not give them access to a wider community or to a peer group. The tools themselves are great; it is the implementation that’s flawed.