“We had more students absent from exams & more students walk out of an exam than we’ve ever had before [because of] the whole stress & anxiety they are facing”

It’s not just Covid & the cost of living crisis. Our ed system is causing some kids to burn out theguardian.com/education/2023…

WEST RESERVOIR OPEN DAY MON 28 AUG
For families & local residents
Try sailing or kayaking, or enjoy an afternoon next to the water. Snacks provided
11am-2.30pm
Green Lanes, N4 2HA
If you have questions, email [email protected] Hackney Council West Reservoir

If everyone who has been grateful for the NHS over the past 75 years followed and retweeted we’d reach a million by midnight

Please take just two seconds to show you’re right behind NHS staff

Free STEM kids inclusive event for the whole family on Tuesday 22nd and 29th August 2-4pm, 5yrs+
An event organised by one of our parents 🤗🥰

cleverkidsproject.com

#Autistic people often need to be given #specific and #detailed information about a situation. This helps an autistic person to have more #confidence in a situation and be able to cope with it, rather than having #debilitating #anxiety or feeling like they can't even attempt it.

The weather might have been a bit disappointing so far this summer but rain or shine, join us for Summer Play at Toynbee Hall!

FREE play and picnic every Thursday throughout August PLUS Special events:

🗓️ Friday 18th August: Tie Dye, henna and rangoli with Colourful Community

🚨Last chance to apply for LGBTQIA+ culture grants!🚨

🎉 Grants of up to £1000 are on offer for cultural events or activities during Transgender Awareness Week, Transgender Day of Remembrance 2023 & LGBT+ History Month 2024

Apply before Sunday 20 August: orlo.uk/m1gla

Menopause Awareness Month is six weeks away. Government progress is light years away.

Maria Caulfield MP Carolyn Harris MP Caroline Nokes MP

Create the habit of SELF-CARE now before you're in the middle of a new school year.

sbee.link/879pjgbv6d via Mind Sparks
#teacherlife #sundaymorning #teachertwitter

Consensus has been reached on how to describe functional outcomes of children with eating and drinking difficulties
Emily Hanks Alex Stewart Claudia Kate (CKAY) emily johnson Christina Smith
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/dm…

SENDIAS services offer free, impartial advice on matters relating to #SEND , including EHC needs assessments and representation at SEND tribunals. Watch the animation to find out more: buff.ly/3MN8yqD. You can find your local SENDIAS service here: buff.ly/3tQyha8

Immediate Theatre is seeking freelance drama practitioners to support our award-winning youth theatre provision in Hackney and Newham. Want to make a difference to young people's lives? Apply here: tr.ee/3-6ZJYHFyO

We want to learn from autistic people and/or people with ADHD who have experienced an eating disorder:

What are your priorities for eating disorder research?

Please check out this 1-15 minute survey

tinyurl.com/yckcxab5

'Passive #masking ' means the #autistic person avoids saying or doing anything that might draw #attention to themselves.

This type of masking can cause an autistic person to feel extremely #isolated . They might feel that nobody really knows them.

thegirlwiththecurlyhair.co.uk/2022/05/15/3-t…

Comment from one of our followers who would like to remain anonymous. Does this sound similar to your menopause? Drop a like if so and let us know how you manage your symptoms below ⬇️

Click here to order issue 72 of Menopause Matters magazine 👇 menopausematters.co.uk/magazine/

Executive dysfunction steals away from us the ability to control which tasks we start.

Tasks that we desperately want to do can be impossible to start, while tasks that we desperately don't want to do can be impossible to avoid

SAVE THE DATE!

🌞 Daubney Wellbeing Day 🌞
🗓️ Sat, Sep 9, 12-3 pm
📍 Daubney Green, Hackney Marshes
🆓 FREE fun! Meet your neighbors & enjoy yoga, chi gong, African dance, gardening, kids' activities & more!

📧 [email protected] / 📞 020 8525 6960 to join!

Did you know that kids with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) can feel anxious about meeting their own expectations?

They therefore tend to be perfectionistic and often redo tasks because the results weren't perfect the first time.

Autistic people may not always say yes to social invitations, but that doesn’t mean we don’t want to receive them. Many of us can’t say yes to all (or even most) things due to sensory, energy, and executive function related challenges, yet like to have the option and be included.