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Laura McConnell
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Has inclusion had its day as a concept in education?
Current approaches to inclusion are not working for children or teachers, says autistic teacher Laura McConnell
General
30 April 2021
Why the DfE discipline drive is discrimination
Neurodivergent pupils are not being defiant when their behaviour does not conform, warns this autistic teacher
General
8 April 2021
5 simple ways to promote autism acceptance in school
As World Autism Awareness Week begins, an autistic teacher urges you to learn more about autistic people in your school
28 March 2021
‘We need an autism and learning disability champion’
Scotland could become first country in the world to appoint a commissioner for autism and learning disability
General
5 March 2021