Professor David Daley, TTS Talking panellist, shares 5 ways to support children's sensory needs and the importance of the learning environment.
Why is meeting the sensory needs of children so important?
Many children with Neurodivergence will have sensory needs, not just those who have sensory processing disorders. Children’s sensory needs are complex as they often…
In this article, Andrew Whitehouse, a panellist from the TTS Talking Neurodivergence in Education webinar discusses how we can create future-proof, inclusive learning environments.
A sense of belonging through peer support
Depending upon where you look and what you read, neurodivergent pupils can be anywhere between 15 and 20% of the school population. However,…
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Teachers already face the huge task of educating, developing, and enhancing children's skills and education in schools. However, as all children's needs should be met, educators need to understand how each of their pupils learn. This is to then create a well-balanced setting for all. As stated by Verywell Mind, 'Neurodivergence is the term for…
Professor David Daley explores the topic of neurodivergence, and behaviour change in our TTS Talking webinar.
Professor David Daley is a developmental psychologist and expert in ADHD and autism. As of July 2022 he is also Head of Applied Psychological Practice at Nottingham Trent University, UK.
He first received his B.A. in Applied Psychology with Sociology from the National…
Beccie has worked in all aspects of Special Educational Needs and neurodivergence including mainstream, additionally resourced provision and specialist settings. She has extensive experience as a SENCo, Inclusion Manager and Lead Local Authority SEND Advisory Teacher. She also has set up and led two inclusion advisory services. Beccie is currently proud to be the Head…
Annamarie Hassall is presently the Chief Executive of Nasen – the national association for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This leading membership charity firstly exists to champion, connect and support those working in the education community. It supports from the early years to schools, post-16, specialist schools and wider settings. Nasen assists all children and…
TEDx Speaker and Bamford Lecturer Andrew Whitehouse is a specialist in neurological diversity. He provides interventions for professionals, parents and young people with Autism, ADHD and related conditions as well as behavioural interventions. Andrew has a number of roles. This includes the provision of training, strategies and interventions for education professionals in early years settings, schools,…
In this article, Rebecca Duffus suggests her top tips and strategies for supporting all learners in the classroom. When suggesting strategies to support neurodivergent learners, educators sometimes worry that they will make one specific child ‘stand out’ or appear different to their peers. This concern comes from a good place – we want to empower…
In this article, Andrew Whitehouse shares ADHD strategies to support all learners.
ADHD is a complex neurological disorder and there is significantly more to it than Attention Deficit, Hyperactivity, and Impulsivity. Linked to these presentations are deeper, more subtle aspects of the condition.
The Visual Timetable
One of the most prevalent of these is short-term memory deficiency.…