Navigating Neurodiverse Education Podcast
Welcome to the "Navigating Neurodiverse Education" podcast, where we offer strategies and insights to help parents create the ideal learning environment for their neurodiverent child. Whether you're a parent or a supportive family member, you'll find practical advice and inspiring discussions for the educational journey ahead.
Episodes
106 episodes
#106 - How Do I Introduce Something New Without Triggering Distress
How Do I Introduce Something New Without Triggering Distress?Introducing something new can be exciting for some children — but for some neurodivergent children, new can mean unpredictable, uncertain and unsafe.In thi...
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#105 - Why Can They Count But Not Add?
Your child can count to 10, 20 or even 100 — so why do they struggle when you ask them to solve 2 + 3?In this episode of Navigating Neurodiverse Education, Ruth Smoker-Cornell explores why being able to count doesn't auto...
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# 104 - Working With the School: What If Everyone Agrees There Is a Problem But Nothing Changes?
Working With the School: What If Everyone Agrees There Is a Problem But Nothing Changes?Have you ever left a school meeting feeling relieved because everyone finally agrees that your child is struggling—only to find that we...
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#103 Communication & Language: Why Do They Understand More Than They Can Express?
Communication & Language: Why Do They Understand More Than They Can Express?Have you ever thought, “But I know they understand me—why can’t they tell me what they know?”In this episode of Navigating Neurodive...
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#102 Behaviour & Regulation: How Do I Distinguish Dysregulation from Deliberate Behaviour?
Behaviour & Regulation: How Do I Distinguish Dysregulation from Deliberate Behaviour?Is it dysregulation—or is the child deliberately choosing the behaviour?This is one of the most common and challenging questions paren...
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Podcast 101 - Why Can They Recognsie Letter Sounds But Can't Blend?
Why Can They Recognise Letter Sounds But Can’t Blend?Your child knows their letter sounds… so why can’t they put those sounds together to read a word?In this episode of Navigating Neurodiverse Education, we unpack ...
Podcast 100 - Behaviour & Regulation: What Do I Do When They Refuse?
What Do I Do When They Refuse?“NO!” — We’ve all heard it.But what if refusal isn’t simply defiance or “bad behaviour”? What if it’s telling us something?In this episode of Navigating Neurodiverse Education, ...
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Podcast 99 - Letting them Grow Beyond the Classroom
Letting them Grow Beyond the ClassroomWould you let your child go on camp if you knew they might struggle?What if the very things you’re worried about are the things that could help them grow?In this episode o...
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Podcast 98 - Part 2 What Does Progress Really Look Like for a Neurodivergent Student?
What Does Progress Really Look Like for a Neurodivergent Student?What if we're measuring the wrong things?A child may not have moved up a reading level — but they may now read independently.They ma...
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Podcast 97- Part 1- Is My Child’s Education Preparing Them for Life — Not Just for School?
Is My Child’s Education Preparing Them for Life — Not Just for School?What does it really mean to prepare a neurodivergent child for the future?In this episode of Navigating Neurodiverse Education, Ruth expl...
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Podcast 96: What Does Happiness Look Like for Our Kids?
What Does Happiness Look Like for Our Kids?What if the happiest version of our neurodivergent children isn't the one we see every day?In this heartfelt episode of Navigating Neurodiverse Education, I share a powerf...
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Podcast 95 The Power of Connection: Why Feeling Understood Changes Everything
The Power of Connection: Why Feeling Understood Changes EverythingWhat if the greatest gift we could give our neurodivergent children isn't another strategy, reward system or behaviour chart—but genuine connection?I...
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Podcast 94: Time Changes Everything: Why We Need to Stop Racing the Clock
Time Changes Everything: Why We Need to Stop Racing the ClockWhat if the greatest support we could give neurodivergent children wasn't another therapy, another strategy, or another intervention—but simply more time?
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Podcast 93 Independence Starts today - The Greatest Gift we can give our Kids
Independence Starts Today – The Greatest Gift We Can Give Our KidsWhat does independence really mean for neurodivergent children?In this episode, Ruth explores why independence isn't about expecting children to do everythin...
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Podcast 92 - A Better Way of Measuring Learning
Podcast Episode: A Better Way of Measuring LearningHave you ever looked at your child’s school report and thought, “I still don’t know what my child can actually do?”For many parents of neurodivergent children, chi...
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Podcast 91 - The Coping Spectrum
The Coping Spectrum: Helping Neurodivergent Children Build ResilienceAs parents and educators, our instinct is to protect children from discomfort. But what if stepping in too quickly is preventing them from developing the very sk...
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Why high-performing neurodiverse students are often overlooked and what schools and parents can do to better support them.
Is your child or student achieving academically but struggling beneath the surface?Many neurodivergent children appear to be coping because they earn good grades, follow the rules, or excel in areas of interest. But what happens w...
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Podcast 89 Supporting Not shadowing: The role of Teaching Assistants in Inclusive Classrooms
Podcast Episode: Supporting, Not Shadowing: The Role of Teaching Assistants in Inclusive ClassroomsWhat does true inclusion actually look like in schools? And how can Teaching Assistants support neurodivergent students without uni...
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Podcast 88 The Power Of One Good Day: How Positivity Changes Everything
The Power Of One Good Day: How Positivity Changes EverythingWhat if one good day could change how a neurodivergent child sees themselves?In this heartfelt episode, Ruth shares two powerful real-life case studies — ...
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Podcast 87 Simplicity Is The Key
Simplicity Is the KeyWhen supporting neurodivergent children, children with complex needs, or twice-exceptional learners, it can feel like you need to do everything — therapy schedules, visual supports, routines, appoin...
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Podcast 86 From 2 Speeds to 6 Gears: Helping Neurodivergent Kids Find Balance (Without Burning Out)
From 2 Speeds to 6 Gears: Helping Neurodivergent Kids Find Balance (Without Burning Out)Do you have a child or student who is either all in… or completely shut down?In this powerful episode, we unpack the ...
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Podcast 85 From ‘No Way!’ to ‘I’ll Try!’ – Unlocking Your Child’s Courage to Try New Things
From ‘No Way!’ to ‘I’ll Try!’ – Unlocking Your Child’s Courage to Try New ThingsDoes your child refuse to try anything new?From new foods to new activities, stepping outside their comfort zone can feel overwhelming—especial...
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Podcast 84 Motivation is the Key – What Makes Our Kids Tick?
Motivation is the Key – What Makes Our Kids Tick?How do you get your child to do what they need to do—without the battles, resistance, and constant pushback?In this episode, we unpack one powerful truth: motivation is th...
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