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Supporting Trans Autistic Young People in Schools
Schools play a crucial role in shaping the identities and wellbeing of transgender and gender-diverse Autistic youth. Supportive environments promote self-esteem and mental health, while unsupportive settings lead to serious consequences. By fostering understanding, implementing inclusive practices, and prioritizing diverse education, schools can help these individuals thrive academically and socially.
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School toilets under lock and key
‘Cages’ have been installed at Foxford Community School, Coventry, to stop students from going to the toilet. Pupils are now unable to use the toilet during lessons and can only make a bathroom trip if supervised. Children aged 10-16 years old have to ask permission to go to the bathroom and go supervised. We all…
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UK university ethics applications – a neurodivergent nightmare?
Policies within UK universities outline that research undertaken therein requires ethical review, however the process of obtaining favourable opinion can be inaccessible to Autistic ADHD students due to ableism within Higher Education. I wanted to know whether I was the only Autistic and ADHD / Attention Hyperactive person who really struggled with my degree ethics…