Inside the Pickle Jar: Connecting with the Spectrum
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Inside the Pickle Jar: Connecting with the Spectrum
Part 1: Guest Author Dr Lisa A Riegel - NeuroWell
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NeuroWell (Applying Brain Science to Build Safe, Supportive, and Proactive Schools)
In this first half of the conversation, Lisa Riegel invites us to slow down and take a kind look at how our brains shape the way we learn and behave. She talks about her book NeuroWell and reminds us that every child and every grown‑up, too, carries a whole world inside their mind. When we understand a little more about how the brain works, it becomes easier to see behavior not as “good” or “bad,” but as communication.
Lisa helps us notice how much context matters. A child’s actions often make perfect sense when we understand what their brain is trying to manage. Sometimes, misunderstandings about the brain can make teaching harder than it needs to be, so she encourages us to prepare educators with the science that helps them see children with compassion and clarity.
She also talks about creating school communities where everyone feels supported...teachers, students, and families alike. Big changes don’t have to happen all at once; even tiny steps can lead to something wonderful. And when we walk together, especially with our neurodivergent neighbors, those steps feel a little lighter.
Lisa offers simple, practical ways educators can build classrooms where every child’s nervous system feels welcome, understood, and safe. It’s a gentle reminder that when we care for the whole child, we help them grow into who they’re meant to be.
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