Marina Costa and Colin Newton ran a course – Fresh Approaches to Behaviour and Relationship Building for Virtual School Mentors in Twickenham, Windsor and Maidenhead, Barnet and beyond.
Many adults and children live with the autism spectrum condition (ASC), and it is proven that these people can bond, especially with dogs. Years of training dogs to bond with autistic children have yielded several amazing moments that are better experienced than explained. The number of positive effects that these dogs have cannot be quantified.
A research carried out by the University of Lincoln discovered that children living with autism tend to experience far fewer meltdowns when they’re with or around a pet dog. The consequent effect of this is that the stress levels of their parents also reduce significantly. It was also found that dogs can substantially improve their confidence levels, improve their communication, help to reduce anxiety, and ensure that families can do more together.
This goes to show how vital pet dogs are for autistic people (both adults and children). So, if you have a child with autism or know someone with autism, you should get them a pet dog to bond with. This is the best way to help increase their confidence and ensure that they achieve specific goals.
For the benefit of people who are unsure how helpful dogs are and continue to doubt, this article discusses ten different ways dogs positively affect people with autism.
A problem-solving mindset is vital for children especially if they are to excel at school. Earning good grades alone may not be sufficient to equip them with all the life skills necessary to face challenges head on and come out victorious. Steam Education is also a good option to learn creatively outside the classroom.
This article aims to help parents expand their child’s problem-solving skill repertoire so that they can take on and overcome day-to-day challenges and bigger life obstacles.
Adults can benefit from having a problem-solving mindset too. By allowing our children to think for themselves, we are also preparing them to become independent and responsible individuals who know how to set achievable goals and work towards achieving them. Even in the absence of adults, they will be able to problem solve on their own.
With the rise of the world of video games and online e-communities, people now watch internet personalities playing video games, which are live-streamed on websites like Twitch and Youtube. These performers are referred to as ‘streamers’, and large creators like Ninja have built an enormous following, with 17 million followers on the Twitch website alone.
These streamers combine live gameplay with online communities where people can socialise and discuss shared hobbies or interests. This is not inherently a bad thing and can initially be an inclusive community, creating new avenue for building social support and connectedness for young people.
The danger with this perceived connection between young audience members and the Streamer is the parasocial relationship that forms over-time. This is a relationship where
Colin and Elliot Newton were some of the keynote speakers and facilitated an interactive workshop based on developing a vision for Participation and Inclusion in Ealing, West London.
If you’re interested in becoming an online Spanish tutor to teach conversational Spanish, there are a few things to keep in mind. One is that you can quickly establish your schedule and work from home. There are also plenty of benefits like the ability to make money while traveling or studying abroad. There’s no need for teaching experience because many schools will train new tutors on their curriculum. There are some tips if you want to become an excellent online Spanish tutor.
We developed the resource in response to situations where we as EPs and colleagues were encountering racial discrimination but feeling frozen/unsure how to respond and safely challenge. We wanted to create a resource to provide EPs and other professionals with guidance on how to respond, and scripts they can practice and use in the moment or later when addressing an incident. We’ve tended to share this resource as part of wider anti-racism training within our EP team and other services.
Dr Amy Gibb and Parminder Chana, Child and Educational Psychologists, Barnet Educational Psychology Team
See the resource below.
Colin and Louis Newton facilitated a MAP with this wonderful, inclusive team who work with over 7000 vulnerable, EAL Refugees and looked after children.
If you see your kid taking interest in science and reading up about it, find new things to push and encourage them. As a parent, you must feed their curious mind and lead them on the right path. Invest in books, toys, and scientific equipment for your kid. However, they need not necessarily be expensive. You can find several items and kits to please your child and develop a new way to discover the scientific domain. If your little one is always curious and looking for new things to discover, here are 6 things that your little scientist will definitely geek out over.
Car accidents are a common occurrence in the United States. One of the most important things to do after an accident is to file a police report. If you have been injured, or if your car has been damaged, you must get medical attention and notify your insurance company as soon as possible to start working on getting you compensated for everything that has happened during the accident.
In this blog post, we will discuss some essential steps to take following a car accident. Check on the list below.