Dysgraphia is more than messy handwriting. It's a brain-to-page challenge affecting spelling, organisation & stamina, not effort
A child may have brilliant ideas but struggle to get them on paper.
#Dysgraphia #Neurodiversity #SEND #InclusiveEducation #Edpsychs
Dyscalculia isn’t “being bad at maths”, it’s a different way of processing numbers. 🧮
🔹 Comparing quantities
🔹 Memorising facts
🔹 Linking symbols to meaning
Different number sense = different strengths.
#Dyscalculia #SEND #MathsSupport #InclusiveTeaching #Edpsychs
Dyslexia is more than a reading difficulty. It's a unique cognitive blueprint wired for big-picture thinking, creativity & resilience.
Let's shift the narrative from struggle to strength 💪
#DyslexiaAwareness #Neurodiversity #DyslexiaStrengths #InclusiveEducation #Edpsychs
ADHD isn't a lack of attention, but a unique way of regulating it.
While often simplified, it isa complex, bringing numerous strengths. Let's reframe the narrative: from challenge to strength. 💡
#Neurodiversity #ADHDAwareness #SEND #InclusiveEducation #Edpsychs
Autism isn't a deficit, it's a brilliant, different operating system🧠✨
🔍 Detail-oriented focus
💡 Creative, logical thinking
🗣️ Sincere communication
⚖️ A strong sense of justice
Let's shift from "managing challenges" to empowering strengths!
#AutismAcceptance #Neurodiversity #Edpsychs
Happy New Year from Klidoscope! 🌈
We’re starting 2026 by celebrating neurodiversity, the understanding that there’s no one “right” way for a brain to work
Over the next 2 weeks, we’ll be sharing insights to support children to thrive
#Neurodiversity #Inclusion #Edpsychs
A huge thank you to all the schools, parents & young people who trusted us in 2025.
It’s been a privilege to support your journeys. Wishing you a peaceful Christmas and a hopeful New Year. 🎄✨
#EducationalPsychology #ThankYou #UKSchools #TwitterEPS #SEND
At @klidoscpeeps.bsky.social, we champion our team's passions. This Christmas, we're proud to support
@ephoughton.bsky.social & his vital work with the Last Man Standing Community
Join us in supporting his ambition below. Every donation makes an impact 🙏
#CommunitySupport #ChristmasAppeal
To all of our schools, settings, parents, Senco's, followers and supporters.
We are taking some much needed annual leave to rest, recuperate and recharge...
We will be returning on Monday 24th November so we will respond to any questions or queries when we return.
#Holiday #ThankYou #Honeymoon
Transcendence. ✨
This psychological strength connects kids to awe, hope & meaning through:
🔭 Appreciation of Beauty
🙏 Gratitude
💫 Purpose
🌱 Hope
It builds resilience, joy & a moral compass.
#Edpsychs #PositivePsychology #ChildWellbeing #UKedchat
In a world of big emotions & instant gratification, kids need their inner anchor: TEMPERANCE 🎯
✨ Forgiveness
✨ Humility
✨ Prudence
✨ Self-Regulation
It gives them tools for resilient relationships, wise choices & inner confidence.
#Edpsychs #PositivePsychology #SEND #ChildDevelopment
True learning isn't just what we know, but how we think.
Cultivating #Wisdom through creativity, curiosity, judgment, perspective & a love of learning, helps students turn information into insight.
Let's teach for wisdom, not just for tests.
#Edpsychs #TeachingAndLearning
Justice in schools isn't just rules, it's the civic virtue of fairness, teamwork & leadership that builds a strong community.
✅ Restorative practices
✅ Collaborative learning
✅ Student leadership
✅ Co-created class norms
#Edpsychs #PositivePsychology #Justice
We are running our FINAL Lego Based Therapy Webinar of 2025 tomorrow from 6pm-8pm (Thursday 23rd October)
Feel free to join us for just £15 via the link below - www.paypal.com/instantcomme... or visit our website to book - klidoscpe.com/twilight-tra...
#LegoTherapy #Edpsychs #SENCO
Fostering Humanity in our schools is key to connection & belonging.
This positive psychology virtue encompasses Love, Kindness & Social Intelligence
It can be developed through SEL, prosocial action & strong relationships!
#Edpsychs #Wellbeing #Humanity #PositivePsychology
Turn up the COURAGE dial! 🔊💪
Courage isn't just big bravery, it's the everyday fuel for learners:
🗣️ Speaking up in class
🧠 Sticking with tough problems
✅ Owning mistakes
🌟 Joining new activities
How do you help build courage in young people? #Courage #Resilience #EdPsychs #SEN #GrowthMindset
Unlocking young potential with Positive Psychology!
This week, we're exploring the 6 Core Virtues of Positive Psychology. Wisdom, Courage, Humanity & more
Your toolkit for building resilience & a love of learning!
#Edpsychs #SEN #Wellbeing #PositivePsychology
Unlock social skills with LEGO!
Join our Lego Based Therapy webinar for educators/parents with @ephoughton.bsky.social
Thurs 23rd Oct, 6-8pm
Learn the psychology for only £15.
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#LegoTherapy #SEND #Parenting #CPD #Edpsychs #SENCO
EBSNA isn't defiance, it's distress.
The solution? A team effort.
🏫 Schools: Be curious, not furious. Offer flexibility & a safe landing pad.
👪 Parents: Validate feelings & partner with school.
We must rebuild the bridge together.
#EBSNA #Edpsychs
It’s a barrier, not a choice!
#EBSNA isn't defiance; it's a child being unable to attend school due to overwhelming anxiety
Rates are rising due to:
😟 Post-pandemic fallout
😟 Academic pressure
😟 Social challenges
😟 Underlying needs
#SchoolAnxiety #SEND #Edpsychs
True student motivation isn't about rewards, but meeting 3 core needs:
🔑 AUTONOMY (Choice)
🔑 COMPETENCE (Mastery)
🔑 RELATEDNESS (Connection)
Unlocking these is key to better learning & stronger mental health 💪
#SelfDeterminationTheory #SEMH #Edpsychs
very much depends on how you view it Deb. For me, 'Selective' implies it is an internal choice a child makes, rather than 'Situational' which externalises the difficulties. It highlights that the inability to speak is directly tied to a particular situation, environment, or a specific person
Situational Mutism is an anxiety-based difficulty where a child can't speak in certain settings.
Be patient - never force speech.
Praise all communication.
Start with small steps.
Partner with parents.
Create a safe, low-pressure environment.
#SituationalMutism #SEND #Anxiety #Edpsychs
Exactly 1 month today
❓What - 2 hour Lego Based Therapy Webinar
🤷♂️ When - Thursday 23rd October 6pm-8pm
🦸♂️ Who - @ephoughton.bsky.social
💻Where - Microsoft Teams
🕸️ How - via this link - www.paypal.com/instantcomme...
#Edpsychs #LegoBasedTherapy #SEND #SENCO #Autism #Neurodevelopment
Humbled by this incredibly generous feedback.
Knowing the support has been "life-changing" is the most meaningful part of our work.
A reminder to savour feedback. It's essential fuel for professional growth & reinforces why we do what we do. Thank you.
#Edpsychs #Feedback
As EPs, we use MI.
We guide, not direct. This builds resilience & helps them thrive on their own terms.
The 4 pillars:
1️⃣ Engaging - Build trust
2️⃣ Focusing - Find a goal
3️⃣ Evoking - Draw out their 'why'
4️⃣ Planning - Take achievable steps
#Edpsychs #EPUK #MI #Wellbeing
The Circle of Friends is a powerful, evidence-based intervention.
🔄 Process: Identify → Recruit peers → Meet → Review/Fade.
✅ Benefits: Reduces isolation, builds empathy & creates a truly inclusive school community.
#CircleOfFriends #Inclusion #SEND #Edpsychs
The 'Circle of Adults' unlocks collective wisdom. It's a structured process to move from feeling stuck to strategic action.
Benefits:
→ Deeper understanding
→ Consistent support
→ Reduces escalation
→ Empowers adults
DM us or visit www.klidoscpe.com for more info
#Edpsychs #COA #SEND
Hope isn't a wish; it's a superpower for vulnerable learners. 🦸♂️
@ephoughton.bsky.social doctoral research shows hope is a critical protective factor against #ACEs.
It fuels the shift from "I can't" to "I can't yet, but I know how to try."
#HopeTheory #Resilience #Edpsychs
