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How Can You Use Your Child’s Special Interests To Reduce Their Anxiety Levels?

If there is one piece of magic advice I can give you, my magic wand if you like, it’s to embrace your child’s special interest…

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How Can You Make Large Family Gatherings Easier For Children On The Spectrum?

I don’t know about you, but in our house the countdown to Christmas has most definitely started. And with two sets of fairly large extended…

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How Can You Make Free Time An Enjoyable Experience For Young People With Autism?

Free time with my students means the world to me! But for many students with Autism unstructured times are the times they find most difficult.…

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How Can You Engage Children And Young People With Pathological Demand Avoidance?

I’m asked frequently by both parents and teachers about ways to engage young people with Pathological Demand Avoidance. These are my top tips: Special Interests…

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An Open Letter To The Parents Whose Child Has Just Been Referred For Diagnosis

Dear Parents, As I sit and write this letter, I do so as a Mum. A mum who has sat where you sit. A mum…

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A Note To Professionals Who ‘Assess’ Children….

Dear Professionals, I write to you as a mum, a teacher, someone who like you is often involved in assessments of one kind or another.…

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Things To Consider When Making Your Secondary School Choice

As I drive around, seeing signs for school open evenings, I am reminded of this time last year as we walked around secondary schools, each…

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How Can Schools Help Students That Mask?

At this time of year I am so often approached by parents whose children are really struggling. They walk through the door from school and…

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Practical Advice For Parents Whose Children Are Going Through The Diagnosis Process

It’s said that three of the most stressful events in a person’s life are getting married, starting a new job and moving house. And I…

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How Can Teachers And Parents Reduce Year Eleven Anxiety For Young People On The Spectrum?

Year eleven is a hard year for many young people, but the combination of the stress of GCSE exams looming and impending change heading their…

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Hello and welcome to Starlight and Stories. I’m Victoria, an Autism Specialist Teacher and mum to two wonderful children. I am passionate about helping parents and teachers of children with autism develop strategies that work, so their children get the best possible education. I hope you find what are looking for here, but if not please do get in touch and I’ll be happy to help if I can.

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