In this episode Ana Bonasera discusses the importance of reasonable adjustments for children with ADHD and other special educational needs. She highlights the recent pause in the ADHD pathway in Oxfordshire and emphasizes that support can be provided even without a formal diagnosis. The conversation covers various adjustments schools can implement to support learning, sensory needs, emotional regulation, and communication, ultimately advocating for a more inclusive educational environment.
Takeaways
- Reasonable adjustments are based on needs, not diagnoses.
- Schools can provide support even without a formal diagnosis.
- Visual aids and clear instructions can significantly help children with ADHD.
- Movement breaks can benefit all children, not just those with special needs.
- Emotional regulation strategies should be integrated into the school day.
- Communication should be simple and direct to aid understanding.
- Involving children in decisions about their support is crucial.
- All behavior is a form of communication that needs to be understood.
- Adjustments made for neurodivergent children can benefit the entire class.
- Parents must advocate for their children's needs in educational settings.
Ordinarily Available Provision
https://schools.oxfordshire.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2024-10/OrdinarilyAvailableSENDProvision.pdf
