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Support for learning
Pupil voice: “Don’t fight your stammer, embrace it”
Did you know that about 1 in every 100 people has a stammer? Hear from Fraser about his experiences and the advice he has for someone living with a stammer.
Autism
Living with autism – Five things that help
Autism is a condition that affects how you learn and how you relate to people and things happening around you. Watch a film with top tips and find out how you can campaign for change.
Dyslexia
Pupil voice: what your teacher can do to support you if you have dyslexia
Got dyslexia? Here are some tips from Rachel, a Young Ambassador for Dyslexia Scotland, about what teachers can do to help you at school. Whatever challenges you’re going through, never forget you have many strengths too….
Dyslexia
Dyslexia – a different way of learning
1 in every 10 people has dyslexia.
Dyslexic people can do a lot of things, they just might do them in a different way.
Some of the most successful people in the world have dyslexia… Keira Knightley, Steven Spielberg and Jamie Oliver all have it.
People with dyslexia are often very creative and good at problem solving. Having dyslexia might mean you need help with reading, writing or remembering.
Get more info and support from Dyslexia Unwrapped, the online hub for young people.
Here’s a great film from the British Dyslexia Association
Support for learning
I’m finding it hard to concentrate at school
5 top tips if you find it hard to focus at school.
Mental health
It’s not always easy to speak up about your problems
If you’re having a hard time at school, it’s not always easy to talk about it. But talking to someone you trust at school can be the first step to getting help.
Get tips on dealing with all sorts of issues that can make school difficult.
LGBT
Supporting LGBT young people at school
If you’re questioning your sexuality or whether to come out at school, find out about ways that schools can support LGBT pupils.
Remember that you have the right to an education free from discrimination and bullying. You should not have to defend or hide who you truly are.
Young people have a say
Pupil voice: my advice for dealing with school problems
Young people have a say
Pupil voice: my advice if you’re feeling down about school
Young people have a say
The Inclusion Ambassadors: “We need to be treated equally”
Young people with diverse support needs campaigning for everyone to be included, no one left out.
