The spectrum. The autistic spectrum, including conditions such as Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism. Or, more generally, the spectrum of neurodiversity. In this I include ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia and Sensory Processing Disorder. To put it another way, the quirky children. The children whose brains are wired differently. The square pegs who refuse to fit conveniently into the round holes dug by our increasingly inflexible education system. To tell the truth, I don't like labels very much. Yes, they are sometimes necessary to obtain certain allowances and support. They are also an aid to self-awareness and can, in certain circumstances, help others to understand. But we need to go beyond the label, to look inside the child, in order to discover the child's real needs. I have been working with children on the autistic spectrum for several years, and it is with these children that I feel the most personal connection. I also have a Certificate in the Teaching of Children with Dyslexia and am considering extending my qualifications in this field. SERVICES OFFERED: INDIVIDUAL OR SMALL GROUP TUITION FOR CHILDREN WITH DYSLEXIA OR DYSCALCULIA MENTORING AND FRIENDSHIP FOR CHILDREN ON THE AUTISTIC SPECTRUM Please CONTACT ME now for details of availability and fees.