Hey, y’all,

While working in the classroom as a teacher in both special education and general education settings, and in helping her own kids learn to read, Melissa Jackson started to notice that the teaching methods she had been taught in teacher prep courses didn't work equally with neurotypical and neurodivergent learners.

Today on the podcast, Melissa and I discuss the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals in traditional educational settings, advocating for a strengths-based approach and emphasizing the importance of collaboration between educators and parents. As someone with ADHD herself, Melissa also touches on topics like emotional regulation for individuals with ADHD and task management strategies.

Tune in to gain insights on navigating the complexities of neurodivergent identities with acceptance and self-compassion.

Learn with Dr. Emily is edited and produced by Earfluence.

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Resources for teachers:

Dr. Emily created these two resources so teachers can get to know how their students emotionally regulate themselves and how to support them when emotional dysregulation happens.

Learn on-demand or bring Dr. Emily to your school for professional development with your staff! The online version of my training is 20% off until May 31st!

Resources for parents:

One Friday a month join Dr. Emily and fellow parents on this journey of raising neurodivergent kids and teens for live virtual workshops! The next parent workshop is April 5th and we’ll talk all about anxiety.

New to this journey? Organize your referrals as you build your child’s team with this resource!

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