Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms)
Jul 28, 202311 min read
Monotropism Questionnaire & Inner Autistic/ADHD Experiences
The results from the Monotropism Questionnaire could help validate people's feelings. Knowing they have a monotropic mind could help people
Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms)
Mar 26, 20239 min read
Monotropism = Happy Flow State
Monotropism is like a force that draws you into a specific channel of interest, much like a river, it has momentum.
Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms)
Mar 18, 20237 min read
Neurodivergent Friendly Classrooms
There are many ways to make schools and classrooms neurodiversity affirming and neurodivergent friendly. Teachers need to be flexible
Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms)
Feb 10, 202317 min read
Supporting pupils through Autistic Burnout (Teacher Guide)
This article discusses what Autistic Burnout may look like & how you can support young people & their families within educational settings.
Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms)
Jan 29, 202312 min read
Supporting autistic students experiencing OCD in a school setting
Exploring autism, alexithymia, interoception and OCD in education. Looking at the impact on students & how teachers can support them.
Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms)
Jan 15, 20235 min read
Total Communication
People's 'voices' may look and sound different depending on the person, their needs and environment. We need a total communication approach
Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms)
Jan 3, 202314 min read
Education Crisis - Neurodiversity Affirming Teacher Training Needed
Teachers need neurodiversity affirming training so they can effectively support children and their families. We need to develop teacher know
Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms)
Nov 19, 20226 min read
Parent ideas for autistic children struggling with school attendance
If your child is autistic, then they are more likely to have additional anxiety, social, communication and sensory processing difficulties.