Helping Every Child Thrive: Essential Strategies for Teachers and Parents Supporting Children with ADHD and Autism

DESCRIPTION:In this episode, Tem teams up with Cliff Kilmister from the soon-to-launch Parenting Autism and ADHD podcast to explore how teachers and parents can better support children with ADHD and autism. They discuss early identification, building strong parent-teacher communication, navigating the EHCP process, and the need for better training to create more inclusive, supportive classrooms.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Better training is needed to help teachers recognise signs of ADHD and autism.Collaboration between parents and teachers is crucial for student success.Children often mask their struggles, making it hard to identify their needs.Teacher-student relationships directly impact student outcomes.BEST MOMENTS:"Teachers should be aware of masking.""We need to identify these children early.""A happy student is one that learns better.""Teachers need to be themselves and have fun.""It takes a village to raise a child.""Teachers need help from parents too."VALUABLE RESOURCES:Go to The Helping Teachers Thrive Hub to unlock exclusive contentEPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXT:Supporting ADHD in the Classroom: Practical Strategies for Diagnosed & Undiagnosed StudentsCreating Inclusive Classrooms: Sam Mitchell of Autism Rocks and Rolls Shares Autism Insights for Teachers and ParentsABOUT THE HOST:Since embarking on her teaching journey in 2009, Tem has been on a mission to empower students to reach their fullest potential. Specialising as a Secondary Physical Education Teacher, Tem also has experience in Special Educational Needs (SEN) as a class teacher in an SEN provision. With an unwavering commitment to helping students become the best versions of themselves, Tem believes in the power of education to shape not just academic prowess, but character and resilience. Having mentored numerous teachers throughout her career, she is not only shaping young minds but also nurturing the growth of those who guide them.ABOUT THE SHOW:The podcast for teachers of many years, trainee teachers or Early Career Teachers (ECTs). Join Tem as she delves into the diverse world of teaching, offering valuable insights, tips, and advice on a variety of teaching strategies to help teachers thrive as classroom practitioners. CONNECT & CONTACT: Email: [email protected]: https://linktr.ee/temsteachingtipsInstagram: instagram.com/temsteachingtipsLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tem-ezimokhai-23306a263 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.