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Episode 12: Nuggets for teachers 4: Barry Carpenter – Girls and Autism
Another short nugget for teachers from our conversation with Professor Barry Carpenter discussing girls with Autism, the signs to look for that help us notice specific needs, and ideas on what we can do as teachers to support them.
Episode 11: Nuggets for teachers 3: Barry Carpenter – Engagement is the key
A short nugget for teachers from our conversation with Professor Barry Carpenter, looking at the meaning of ‘complex needs’ in schools and the pedagogical tension that arises from this phenomenon.
Episode 10: Nip in the Bud Podcast – Mental Health in Education with Prof Barry Carpenter
An in depth discussion with Professor Barry Carpenter exploring pathways to supporting children with complex needs in education, the impact of unrecognised neurodiversity, and how to personalise your approach to meet the needs of every child.
Episode 9: Nuggets for Parents 1: Dr Bettina Hohnen – Understanding how to parent in line with your child’s development
In part 1 of our conversation with Dr Bettina Hohnen for parents we discuss ways to support neurodiverse children in line with their development.
Episode 8: Nuggets for teachers 2: Dr Bettina Hohnen – How to use executive functioning frameworks to improve teaching and learning
Part 2 of our conversation with Dr Bettina on supporting neurodiverse children struggling with executive functions as part of everyday life.
Episode 7: Nuggets for teachers 1: Dr Bettina Hohnen – – How the latest research in neuroscience will improve your teaching
Dr Bettina suggests not labelling ADHD children as naughty, recognising Autism as a much broader spectrum which requires a detailed assessment, helping children with Executive Functions and Self -Regulation.
Episode 6: How to parent and educate neurodiverse brains effectively with Dr Bettina Hohnen
Dr Bettina discusses how the brain works, myths about neurodivergence, Autism and ADHD, labelling children, Psychoeducation, Attachment Theory, Executive Functions, Mindset and much more.
Episode 5: ADHD and ADD, a conversation with education professional Lisa Tills
In this episode we look at supporting children with special educational needs and particularly ADHD and ADD in conversation with educational professional and parent, Lisa Tills.
Episode 4: Lauren Whitaker – Celebrating Diversity
We speak with teaching assistant and special educational needs manager, Lauren Whitaker about Neurodiversity and different ways to support neurodiverse children attending mainstream primary schools and nurseries.
Episode 3: Damien Lane – Caring for a severely autistic son
In episode 3 we speak with dad, Damien Lane about caring for his severely autistic son, Alex who is now in his 20s. Damien shares the journey they have been on as father and son and how Alex has changed his life beyond recognition.
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