EPISODE · Nov 11, 2024 · 35 MIN
Unseen Struggles: The Surprising Link Between Pain And Neurodivergence (With Jane Green)
from School Behaviour Secrets with Simon Currigan and Emma Shackleton · host Beacon School Support
What if neurodivergent students' behaviours were actually signals of physical pain?In this thought-provoking episode, Jane Green, MBE, a passionate advocate for neurodivergent individuals, explains the surprising connection between physical pain and neurodivergence in young people.Jane explains how physical symptoms, like fatigue and chronic pain, can impact classroom behaviour, performance and attendance, and urges educators to consider these unseen factors when supporting neurodivergent students.Important links:Visit the SEDSConnective website here!To read Jane's article on Co-Occurring Physical Health Challenges In Neurodivergent Children access this link.Get our FREE SEND Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/send-handbookDownload other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.phpPodcast review competition 2026For your chance to win a ticket worth £299 for the National SEMH Conference 2026, submit an honest written review of School Behaviour Secrets to your podcast app, then send me a screenshot showing your review to [email protected]. Entries musy reach us before midnight on September 25th 2026. Full information, including terms and conditions, are available here.
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What if neurodivergent students' behaviours were actually signals of physical pain? In this thought-provoking episode, Jane Green, MBE, a passionate advocate for neurodivergent individuals, explains the surprising connection between physical pain and neurodivergence in young people. Jane explains how physical symptoms, like fatigue and chronic pain, can impact classroom behaviour, performance and attendance, and urges educators to consider these unseen factors when supporting neurodivergent s...
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