Art isn’t just about making something that looks nice—it’s about giving shape to things that are often hard to say out loud—allowing a person to express themselves.

Identifying emotions with the Zone of Regulation Zones of Regulation is a structured framework (often used in schools and with neurodivergent learners) that helps people identify and label their emotional state. This is an educational framework to create awareness of our emotions and build ways to manage them - self-regulate. This was developed by Occupational Therapist Leah Kuypers and introduced in 2011. It can be used in schools and at home. At its core, it breaks feelin

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic mental health condition marked by intrusive, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or mental acts (compulsions) performed to relieve distress.

Feeling overwhelmed means you feel like too much is happening at once, and it’s more than you feel able to handle right now. It’s a mix of emotional, mental, and sometimes physical pressure.

Social anxiety is basically your nervous system going into overprotective mode in social situations. You’re not broken—your brain is just being a little too loud.

Tourette’s Syndrome (also called Tourette syndrome) is a neurological condition that causes people to have tics that they don’t do on purpose.

Save Our Children's Rights (SOCR) is a UK-based campaign coalition launched in 2025 that defends the legal rights of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

When a child struggles with speech and/or language, it can affect learning, friendships, behaviour and confidence. Early support is key to their success in education and life.

Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) is a healthcare profession that helps children and adults who have difficulties with communication, speech and language.

Good mental health is essential for individuals and a functioning society. Mental illnesses can influence all aspects of a person's life and relationships.

Stimming is short for self-stimulatory behaviour, which is characterised by repetitive movements, sounds, or actions that help a person regulate their body and emotions.

Protecting our children from the effects of the Social Media should, in part, be the responsibility of those who created it.

Why are children in the UK's Primary Schools being excluded? What is driving the recent rise? Some organisations and experts call for a rethink of exclusion practices

Do you know how easily a child can be radicalised? Being radicalised is the process by which individuals adopt extreme beliefs or ideologies to achieve goals.

Finding Local Support for carers with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. The powerful impact of talking to others who understand, sharing stories and advice.

Discover the benefits of pets for mental health. Pets support neurodiverse individuals by reducing anxiety, improving communication, and enhancing emotional well-being.

The USA IEPs for special education needs services are governed by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which is equivalent to the UK's EHCNA.

Here's how to apply for the UK's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). You can act on your behalf (such as a parent, carer, or teacher) and request an assessment

Inclusion is the concept that children with special educational needs (SEN) can thrive in a mainstream school setting. The UK offers an inclusive philosophy but not a structural framework.