Neurodiversity in Primary and Secondary School

   Topics discussed

Neurodiversity in Primary and Secondary school
Barriers in Primary and Secondary level education
ADHD
Autism
Dyslexia
Processing
Task switching
Transitions
Executive dysfunction
Sedentary and movement breaks
Colour coding
Bad comments and Rejection Sensitivity
Gender role stereotypes
Neurodiversity is not a behaviour
Demand Avoidance
The importance of explaining why and providing choice
Changing the system
Fidgeting and concentration
Personal experience of ADHD during secondary school
Self advocacy
Advice for parents of Neurodivergent children


   About our Guest

We had Sinéad Kerley-Dunne on the Pod. Sinéad graduated as a Speech and Language Therapist from University of Ulster in 2011. Since then, Sinéad has worked across a variety of settings including community clinics, hospitals and schools - with both children and adult clients.


  Where to find Sinéad

Instagram: @Sineadsayspeech
Website: Say Speech Therapy

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References
ADHD Fidgeting Builds Focus
Diagnosis and gender bias
Gender and ADHD
Inclusivity in education for autism spectrum disorders
Low Estrogen and ADHD
Neurodiversity and barriers in school
Neurodiversity in education
Neurodiversity in the Classroom
Sedentary behaviour in school
Task Switching with ADHD
Teacher burnout
The social acceptance in Irish primary schools