Recommended People & Resources
Andy McDonnell - Studio III
Webinars and training about the Low Arousal approach - an essential alternative to punitive and restrictive practices.
Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families
Resources for schools and parents on supporting mental health.
Beacon House Therapeutic Services & Trauma Team
Free resources on developmental trauma, attachment and mental health.
Bruce Perry - Child Trauma Academy
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyhWK71WKiZKVixTQ3fFI-exZK29v_4iF
Articles, resources and a YouTube playlist on trauma-informed perspectives and practice.
Bryony Shannon - Rewriting Social Care
https://rewritingsocialcare.blog/
A blog which reflects on and reframes the language found in the social care system.
Dan Hughes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuRagD9ES9w
A video explaining blocked care, blocked trust and the attitude of PACE within the DDP approach.
Ed Psy UK
A community for Educational Psychologists to write blogs, attend events, join interest groups, and advertise jobs.
Educational Psychology Reach Out
https://www.youtube.com/@EducationalPsychologyReachOut
A shared space for Educational Psychologists to learn about and discuss a range of topics.
Elly Chapple - Can Do Ella
An inspirational blog and YouTube video about flipping the narrative.
Elaine McGreevy and Emily Price - Divergent Perspectives
https://www.divergentperspectives.co.uk/
Learn about and access training on the Neurodiversity Paradigm.
Eliza Fricker - Missing the Mark
Brilliant illustrations by Eliza Fricker which reflect the lived experiences of families who struggle at school.
Emily Price - Autistic SLT
Learn about flawed theories, ableist myths and neurodivergent-affirming practice with autistic young people.
Gareth D Morewood - Research, Training & Consultancy
Articles, videos and free resources on special educational needs and inclusion.
Karen Treisman - Safe Hands Thinking Minds
http://www.safehandsthinkingminds.co.uk/
Creative resources, books, toys and podcasts on trauma-informed care.
Lisa Cherry - Trauma, Resonance and Resilience.
https://www.youtube.com/@LisaCherry
A leading trainer and consultant on trauma.
Lynn McCann – ReachOutASC
A wide range of resources and insightful blog posts on issues related to Autism.
Naomi Fisher
https://www.naomifisher.co.uk/
https://naomicfisher.substack.com/
Insightful webinars and blogs about alternative perspectives on education.
Not Fine In School
https://notfineinschool.co.uk/home
Raising awareness of school attendance barriers.
Pooky Knightsmith
https://www.pookyknightsmith.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@PookyH
Practical training, presentations and videos about mental health, wellbeing, autism, and many other topics.
Spectrum Gaming
https://www.spectrumgaming.net/
https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/epic-autism-resources-e9k3m18miqwgiy1w
An online community for autistic gamers and a padlet filled with neurodivergent-affirming resources.
Suzanne Zeedyk
https://www.youtube.com/@drsuzannezeedyk/videos
Videos about the biology of connection and the impact of adverse childhood experiences.
Team Square Peg
https://www.teamsquarepeg.org/
Understanding the challenges faced by families subjected to a one-size-fits-all education system.
Tina Rae
https://www.youtube.com/@DrTinaRae
An Educational Psychologist offering many videos about supporting SEND, wellbeing, and mental health.