Supporting Complexity in HLP and DME children
When Smart Isn’t Simple Many children with high learning potential (HLP) surprise the adults around them. They might learn quickly, ask challenging questions, or think [...]
He’s Not a Bad Kid, Just Misunderstood: Ben’s Story
When a teacher says they have never, in 25 years of teaching, met such a stubborn child, you know that you are in for an interesting [...]
How to Survive a High Learning Potential Christmas
We recently received a message from a parent who is worried about Christmas for her six-year-old son. "I am dreading this Christmas. My 6-year-old son, *Oliver, [...]
Congratulations to the nasen Young Advocate of the Year (under 16) Award Winner 2023
Congratulations to Finn Anderson-Hendra of Dwight School in London for winning the Young Advocate of the Year (Aged 16 and Under) category of the nasen* Awards [...]
Supporting Your Child with Dual or Multiple Exceptionality at Home
The term dual or multiple exceptionality (DME) is used in the UK to describe individuals who have both a special educational need/ disability/ neurodiversity/ mental health [...]
10 Key Factors in Educating Young People with Dual or Multiple Exceptionality (DME)
Potential Plus UK’s Senior Education Consultant and Director of the DME Trust, Rebecca Howell, distils the important factors in providing high quality education for young people [...]
Overexcitabilities: Psychomotor Overexcitability
Children with high learning potential, especially those who display Psychomotor Overexcitability, can be highly energetic, always on the go and may want to be constantly engaged [...]
The Misidentification & Misdiagnosis of Gifted Children
This article was written by a Potential Plus UK volunteer who wishes to remain anonymous. The above average ability child found in most classes, may often [...]
Why Are We Talking Apples and Pears?
I was always taught that it is only by understanding the past that we can learn for the future. In preparation for our 50th birthday celebrations [...]