How to Be, and Remain, a Compassionate Educator: Learning from Neurodivergent Students for the Benefit of All [Paperback]

1.Introduction.? ?2.Theoretical models.? ?3.Attending.? 4.Executive functioning.? 5.Helping children to engage.? 6.Supporting communication in the classroom.? 7.Conclusion.? ?

This book covers such an important topic. How I wish Id read this when I was a trainee teacher or early in my teaching career! I honestly do believe it would have made such a difference to my own wellbeing as well as to my classroom practice, my understanding of pupils needs and to my daily interactions. I really do feel this is a truly valuable resource. It is essential reading for everyone working in all schools. -?Victoria Honeybourne, Specialist Teacher, Neurodiversity Trainer and Author

As educators, the attitude with which we approach our work has considerable impact on the outcome for students. Our assumptions and expectations influence learning both positively and negatively.

This book adopts a compassionate acceptance that all children, no matter what they say, dont say, or do, are doing the best they can in that moment. It is in the adults power, and their responsibility, to understand children and barriers they experience in their learning. By exploring neuroscience, psychology, and learning theory, we can increase our awareness of brain organisation and function to help us understand why a child isnt doing what we have asked. With understanding comes both our compassion and ability to support. The case studies and examples from the authors practice illustrate how we can learn from effective strategies for neurodivergent children to build insight into all pupils.

When we adopt a nonjudgemental and encouraging approach, we form positive collaborative relationships with children and their families that increase engagement with and enjoyment of learning and reduces our own frustration and stress. This book is valuable reading for all educators, equipping them with an understandilã#