SLP 183: Sue Larkey's Expert Series: Innovative Approaches to Teaching Diverse Students including using play for PDA/ODD students with Specialist Ange Anderson

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. Expert Guest: Ange Anderson was head of a special school for students aged between 2 and 11 with conditions ranging from PMLD, SLD, ADHD, complex needs and EBD. 75% of students had autism as a primary or secondary diagnosis. She introduced over 25 different therapeutic and technological interventions and innovations that she first researched extensively in the school and we were a leading specialist school in Wales because of the effect they had on our students. She is now an SEN advisor for a global VR company and also an advisor specialising in therapeutic and technological interventions and innovations for those who are neurodivergent in schools and for families in the UK. For more insights and information from Ange Anderson: angeandersontherapeutic.co.uk In this interview, we will discuss: ✅ Why Ange believes play is important for neurodivergent children ✅ How Ange's school implemented play for PDA/ODD students and its positive effect on engagement ✅ How they implemented DIR/Floortime in a specialist school ✅ Why Ange recommends sensory profiles for all children ✅ How Ange's school introduced a range of different approaches and why Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/innovative-approaches-to-teaching-diverse-students-pda-odd/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips https://www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au