Em Hammond of Neurowild joins us for this special episode. Em, a speech therapist and illustrator, emphasizes the importance of understanding and supporting neurodivergent children, particularly in educational settings. We talk through Em’s resource called ‘Reasons Why Autistic Kids May Not Be OK With ‘Having a Go’ and why this request can be ableist, dismissive of our kids experience and ultimately traumatising. Em highlights the importance of validating children's experiences  and asking them about the best ways we can offer them support that actually helps.. 00:00 Welcome to the School Can't Experience Podcast00:26 Introducing Em Hammond: NeuroWild03:43 Supporting Neurodivergent Kids in Education05:37 Challenges with Educators and Neurodiversity07:14 The Importance of Context and Communication09:59 The 'Have a Go' Dilemma19:31 Understanding Neurodivergent Kids' Needs21:26 The Pressure of Being Perceived22:42 The Fear of Failure and Its Impact23:37 Logical and Analytical Thinking in Kids26:47 Gestalt Language Processing in Neurodivergent Kids35:27 Understanding Ableism 39:50 Resources and Support for ParentsRecommended ResourcesReasons Why Autistic Kids May Not be OK with Having a Go: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1SBA4mzbNH/Neurowild on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/NeuroWild-100087870753308Neurowild on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurowild_/?hl=enTeachersPayTeachers Resources: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/emily-hammond-neurowildSave Victorian Parent Helpline Petition: https://www.megaphone.org.au/petitions/save-parentlineSend us a textSupport the show School Can’t Australia Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/schoolphobiaschoolrefusalaustralia Make a donation to School Can’t Australia - https://www.schoolcantaustralia.com.au/get-involved If you are a parent of carer in Australia and experiencing distress, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or contact the Parent Help Line. - https://kidshelpline.com.au/parents/issues/how-parentline-can-help-you You can contact us to volunteer to share your School Can't story or some feedback via email on [email protected] DisclaimerThe content of this podcast is based on personal lived experiences and is shared for informational and storytelling purposes only. It should not be treated as medical, psychological, or professional advice under any circumstances. If you have concerns about your health or well-being, please seek guidance from a doctor, therapist, or other qualified professional.

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