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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.
Navigating Neurodiverse Education Podcast
Podcast 69 The Back-to-School Toolkit: Secondary Edition
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The Back-to-School Toolkit: Secondary School Edition
Supporting Your Neurodivergent Teen Through the New School Year
Secondary school can feel relentless for neurodivergent teens — and for the parents supporting them.
More teachers.
More expectations.
More pressure to be “independent” — often without enough support.
In this episode of Navigating Neurodiverse Education, Ruth Smoker-Cornell shares a Secondary Back-to-School Toolkit designed for parents of neurodivergent students in Years 7–12.
You’ll learn:
- Why anxiety in teens often shows up as resistance, shutdown, or refusal
- How to reduce cognitive load without removing autonomy
- Flexible organisation systems that focus on function, not perfection
- What to advocate for before problems escalate
- How to redefine what a “good start” really looks like in secondary school
This is not about pushing teens to cope alone.
It’s about building sustainable support, wellbeing, and connection.
🎧 A calm, practical listen for parents who want to stand beside their teen — not behind them.
For more advice, support, to book a consultation or to find out more information please visit:
The Neurodiverse Education Hub Website
You can also purchase our e-book from the website:
e-book - Navigating Education: A Parent's Guide to Choosing the Right Primary School for your Neurodivergent Child
and our
Free Brochure - Transitioning from Kindergarten to Primary School for your Neurodivergent Child