What’s Getting in the Way? is a free practical KELUXA Education resource designed to help education professionals move beyond surface behaviour and explore what may be creating a barrier to access, engagement or regulation. Rather than asking “How do we stop this behaviour?” the Barrier Explorer supports staff to ask: “What might be getting in the way and what can we change?” The six-page printable resource guides staff through a simple reflective process: Describe what you notice - separating observation from interpretation. Explore possible barriers - including sensory load, processing and communication, executive functioning, demand/anxiety/autonomy, predictability, regulation and capacity, learning access, physical needs, social safety and environmental/system barriers. Hear the child or young person - with practical ways to gather CYP voice without relying solely on immediate verbal explanation. Match the response to the barrier - practical strategies to try, alongside responses that may unintentionally add pressure. Try → Review → Adapt - test support as a hypothesis and review whether it improves access rather than simply producing quieter behaviour. The resource includes a lived-experience lens throughout and is designed to support neuroaffirming, trauma-informed and curious practice. Suitable for teachers, SENDCos, pastoral staff, learning support staff, behaviour/inclusion teams and other education professionals working with children and young people. KELUXA Education Practical neurodiversity resources for education professionals. Understanding differently. Supporting effectively. This resource supports reflective practice and is not a diagnostic tool. © KELUXA 2026. All rights reserved.