by Carla Lowe | Jan 25, 2023 | Educational Psychology, Uncategorised
In this post we will be discussing why Precision Teaching should be considered as an approach to assessment through teaching for students who are struggling to acquire or maintain a certain skill. If you are unsure what Precision Teaching is – please see our previous...
by Gary Lavan | Nov 18, 2019 | Uncategorised
Are young men at risk of mental health problems later in life? And if so, what can you do to mitigate the risks and help them now? In todays blog, we aim to look the reasons many men suffer with their mental health. How big is the problem? It’s reported that 1 in 8...
by Gary Lavan | Nov 19, 2014 | Uncategorised
The TEACCH Autism Program started in 1972 as part of the University of North Carolina. TEACCH stands for Treatment and Education of Autistic and Communication Handicapped Children. It was developed as a system of university-based regional centres to serve children,...
by Gary Lavan | Nov 16, 2014 | Uncategorised
The findings of a recent study are challenging the prevailing notion in the field that the brains of people with autism may be lacking in neural connections. Autism spectrum disorder is a neuro-developmental condition affecting an estimated 1 in 88 children. The...
by Gary Lavan | Nov 2, 2014 | Uncategorised
Parents and teachers can often feel overwhelmed when considering which approaches to use to support young people with autism. There are numerous intervention strategies and approaches advocated within the literature. Research Autism list a bewildering 978 different...
by Gary Lavan | Oct 20, 2009 | Uncategorised
Is education an art or a science? Societal influences To me, art is something that represents the culture and the society within which it occurs. In very much the same way, education reflects the cultural values of the society within which it evolves. Any...
