Supporting Your Neurodivergent Child at School and Home

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Ever felt like you've already said something three times - and it's still not sticking? It's not always about attention or effort, but about working memory. 
In this quick, practical episode, I'm breaking down what's really going on when kids struggle to hold onto information, and why repeating yourself in attempts to help them "memorize" isn't the solution. You'll also walk away with 5 simple tips for how to "support smarter" rather than try harder. If you've ever wondered, "Why can't they just do what I asked?" - this episode is for you. 
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Many kids who are bright, curious, and capable still struggle in school - and it can be confusing for the adults supporting them. 
In this episode, we explore why intelligence doesn't always translate into success in the classroom, and how factors like executive functioning, processing differences, and anxiety can impact a child's ability to feel successful at school.
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What does the word Neurodivergent actually mean - and why has it become such an important part of how we understand children? 
In this episode, we explore the concept of neurodivergence, what it includes, and why it can shift the way we think about learning, behaviour, and support. This episode focuses on moving beyond labels and toward a more complete understanding of how different brains works - and what that means for supporting children at school, at home, and in everyday life.
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Welcome to the very first episode of Supporting Your Neurodivergent Child. 
In this episode, we're starting with an important foundation: 5 things neurodivergent kids really need the adults in their lives to understand. 
Children with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, exceptionality, dyslexia, giftedness, learning differences, anxiety, and other forms of neurodivergence are often navigating environments that weren't designed with their brains in mind. When adults shift how we interpret behaviour, learning, and regulation, we can support these kids in more effective and compassionate ways. 
Whether you're a parent, an educator, or a clinician, this episode explores key ideas that can help us better understand and support neurodivergent kids at school, at home, and in everyday life.
If you have any questions or topics you want me to cover on the podcast, please email me at [email protected] or click "Send Us a Text" in this episode description.
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Today marks the final episode of the School Psych Podcast - but don't worry, the podcast itself isn't ending. It's evolving! Over time, I realized that while the original title of the podcast reflected my profession as a school psychologist, it didn't fully capture what these conversations are really about: understanding and supporting your neurodivergent children. 
Starting with the next episode, the podcast will continue under a new name: 
 "Supporting Your Neurodivergent Child" 
The mission stays the same - helping the adults in kids' lives better understand how they learn, regulate, and thrive at school, at home, and beyond. 
If you're already subscribed, you don't need to do anything. The next episode will simply appear in your feed under the new title. 
Thanks for being part of this learning journey!
If you have any questions or topics you want me to cover on the podcast, please email me at [email protected], direct message me on Instragram @SchoolPsychPodcast, or click "Send Us a Text" in this episode description.

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