Episode 32 - Circle Time - Part two

The Prediction Predicament - sounds like a Big Bang theory episode doesn't it!! Here, we are, the last episode of 2024, I cant believe it! For todays episode, and please ignore the husky December germs voice, I am chatting about the prediction predicament. In essence the impact that a difference in what two people predict is going to happen and the reality of what actually does happen and then how this relates to the expectations in early years for our neurodivergent children. Enjoy, let me know what you think

This was such a great conversation. I adored my time with Georgina from Fantastic Alternative Brains (FAB) and I know you will too. We can learn so much, and need to learn so much about the different ways our brains think and learn. And did you know that dyslexia isnt just linked with reading and writing?! I know that you are going to take away so much from todays episode. You can find Georgina on Instagram @fantastic_alternative_brains

Christmas is a fun time of year, everyone gets very excited and the energy and the overwhelm stacks up. For parents of neurodivergent children, this can be a really difficult time of year. In this episode I will be sharing ways you can support families to do Christmas their way and the permission to know that this is ok. I hope you enjoy it

You will gain so much from this episode from Becky. Becky heads up a team of SENCo's supporting over 200 early years settings in the UK. She will share how she enables the whole team to embed neurodiversity affirming practices, share tips and tricks and conversations you can have with your team to do the same. The take aways from this episode are ones not to miss

In this episode I talk a little about my story in identifying differences in my sons development. I share what happened the day I was told of his confirmed autism, but also the months and years prior. Life navigating this journey as a parent is far from easy and sometimes we just need a little understanding an empathy. I hope you find this beneficial

I cannot tell you how insightful and informative this conversation was. You will gain so much knowledge, advice and practical tips that will change the way you work with your neurodivergent children. As an OT with a specialism and passion for Interoception, Katie shares her experiences and wisdom with us in a must hear episode. You can find Katie via the links below Instagram @therapeeze www.therapeeze.com Facebook Therapeeze therapy tools to thrive and the Super Sensory Squad

What is inclusion? Is it a thing, or is it a feeling? Is it as simple as being included or excluded? In todays episode I discuss my thoughts , what I believe inclusion is and how we can go about ensuring we provide an inclusion setting for our children , their families and for our teams. There is also a HUGE opportunity for one of my lovely listeners! Trust me, you wont want to miss it

Did you listen in to Part one, episode 27? I shared my thoughts on circle time in early years settings. Well after that aired, myself and great friend of this podcast Ruth Jones had a detailed discussion, it was so good and she shared some great points, that I felt it was podcast material. So here it is, part two of the circle time debate. You can find Ruth at @ruth_jones_slt

Intervention - The action of becoming intentionally involved in a difficult situation, in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse How does that online definition fit with you?  How does that sound when we are talking about our 2-4 year olds?  Prevent something from getting worse!! What exactly are we preventing from getting worse? Not sure that works for me and certainly don’t think that’s a great neurodiversity affirming narrative.  Join me in todays episode as I share my thoughts around this narrative the 'interventions' that we are planning and delivering with our children and discussing their intent and impact.

Join me this week in my conversation with the wonderful Charlotte Moutford. Charlotte has over 20years teaching experience in a range of settings - mainstream, special, additional needs bases and overseas. She has over 5 years experience working to support school staff to provide the best, most appropriate educational experience to individual autistic learners Charlotte lives in a neurodivergent household and has lived experience of making adaptations to all aspects of life in order for everyone to be nurtured and remain regulated. She is currently awaiting assessments of her own neurotype. She has founded Badger Education to be able to work independently to ensure autistic young people are prioritised, supported, heard and thrive within their educational settings. Charlotte and I had a fantastic conversation that I know you will thoroughly enjoy. You can find Charlotte at @badger.education www.badger-education.co.uk