Author: happyinschool

Suzy Rowland is an author, Autism & ADHD Specialist, inspirational speaker, trainee CBT practitioner and poet. Suzy’s son was diagnosed with Asperger’s & ADHD aged nine, and, after years of unsatisfactory experiences with schools. She set up the HIS (#happyinschool) project in 2018. Suzy’s belief is that parents, educators and children working together, have a unique opportunity to develop radical new systems around educating and supporting children and young people with autism/ADHD. Suzy works in partnership with schools, local authorities, charities and parent/carer groups offering training, dialogue, influence and education and coaches families using CBT style therapy to communicate better with each other and with stakeholders.

Managing Meltdowns (and shutdowns)

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Before my son was diagnosed with ASD & ADHD, the meltdowns at school were pretty intense. He was always remorseful afterwards and wrote endless ‘sorry’ notes to various teachers and peer provocateurs, but still, of course, the meltdowns continued. One class teacher said in a meeting: ‘but they come out of nowhere and ‘poof’ he … Continue reading Managing Meltdowns (and shutdowns)

Suzy on The Different Angelz Show (New Style Radio).

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Different Angelz is an innovative programme, devised by Charmaine Burton, a radio presenter who is passionate about politics and political issues as they impact the black community in the UK. The radio station is based in Birmingham, the UK’s ‘second city.’ Whatever your views, it’s a fascinating listen, and so important to have these conversations … Continue reading Suzy on The Different Angelz Show (New Style Radio).

S.E.N.D.in the Clowns Book Review

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It’s always nerve-racking to get your first few reviews, I’m so happy to share this one with you 🙂 “I’m a Speech and Language Therapist working with families and in schools and found this book not only a joy to read, with it’s conversational style and bullet points for key areas, but so full of … Continue reading S.E.N.D.in the Clowns Book Review

TV programmes about autistic/ADHD children

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Hmm. Sometimes referred to as ‘shock docs’. Documentaries designed to shock. Extended clips of children throwing a spectacular tantrum and parents looking on wearily and tearfully. I have worked with TV production companies in the past, and understand they need tension, drama and high emotion, even when making investigative programmes. But the pragmatist in me, … Continue reading TV programmes about autistic/ADHD children

it’s OUT – S.E.N.D. in the Clowns is published

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My second book is published! When you look at photos of authors beaming with their books, you don’t always see the insecurities, late nights, hundreds of proof amends, hours of research and the many negotiations with illustrators, editors, designers. I’m sure you can’t see that in my picture 🙂 What I hope you do see … Continue reading it’s OUT – S.E.N.D. in the Clowns is published