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Why We Need More Support For Neurodivergent Teachers with Catrina Lowri

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We typically discuss how to support neurodivergent children, but what about teachers?

Today, Dale and Catrina Lowri, founder of Neuroteachers, discuss the need for increased support for neurodivergent teachers and support staff. Catrina shares her personal journey as a neurodivergent educator with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, dyslexia and ADHD. She sheds light on the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals in the education system, including stigma, lack of understanding, and inadequate support.

Catrina highlights the importance of recognising the strengths and needs of neurodivergent teachers, advocating for a more inclusive and understanding environment in schools. She talks about the significance of representation and the positive impact of having neurodivergent role models for students. Pointing out that “if you have neurodivergent teachers and support staff in your school, then you are representing that 20% of children who have neurodivergent needs. They gravitate towards you and they like having an adult role model who's been relatively successful but also has similar needs and strengths and as them.”

Catrina shares her experiences of masking her neurodivergence in the classroom and the burnout that can result from it. She encourages educators and institutions to adopt a more holistic approach to support, focusing not only on one aspect of neurodivergence but addressing the individual needs of each teacher.

Listen to practical strategies for supporting neurodivergent staff, such as flexible working arrangements, access to resources, and creating a culture of openness.

View all podcasts available or visit our SENDcast sessions shop!

About Catrina Lowri

Catrina is a neurodivergent former SENCO and Advisory Teacher with a dual diagnosis of bipolar and dyslexia. She created her company; Neuroteachers to support schools and businesses with simple solutions to improve Neuro-inclusion.

Contact Catrina

https://x.com/neuroteachers

[email protected]

Useful Links

Neuroteachers

Dear fellow neurodivergent teacher

Inclusive work environments in schools

Teachers masking

The SENDcast is powered by B Squared

We have been involved with Special Educational Needs for over 25 years, helping show the small steps of progress pupils with SEND make. B Squared has worked with thousands of schools, we understand the challenges professionals working in SEND face. We wanted a way to support these hardworking professionals - which is why we launched The SENDcast! Click the button below to find out more about how B Squared can help improve assessment for pupils with SEND in your school.

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We typically discuss how to support neurodivergent children, but what about teachers?

Today, Dale and Catrina Lowri, founder of Neuroteachers, discuss the need for increased support for neurodivergent teachers and support staff. Catrina shares her personal journey as a neurodivergent educator with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, dyslexia and ADHD. She sheds light on the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals in the education system, including stigma, lack of understanding, and inadequate support.

Catrina highlights the importance of recognising the strengths and needs of neurodivergent teachers, advocating for a more inclusive and understanding environment in schools. She talks about the significance of representation and the positive impact of having neurodivergent role models for students. Pointing out that “if you have neurodivergent teachers and support staff in your school, then you are representing that 20% of children who have neurodivergent needs. They gravitate towards you and they like having an adult role model who's been relatively successful but also has similar needs and strengths and as them.”

Catrina shares her experiences of masking her neurodivergence in the classroom and the burnout that can result from it. She encourages educators and institutions to adopt a more holistic approach to support, focusing not only on one aspect of neurodivergence but addressing the individual needs of each teacher.

Listen to practical strategies for supporting neurodivergent staff, such as flexible working arrangements, access to resources, and creating a culture of openness.

View all podcasts available or visit our SENDcast sessions shop!

About Catrina Lowri

Catrina is a neurodivergent former SENCO and Advisory Teacher with a dual diagnosis of bipolar and dyslexia. She created her company; Neuroteachers to support schools and businesses with simple solutions to improve Neuro-inclusion.

Contact Catrina

https://x.com/neuroteachers

[email protected]

Useful Links

Neuroteachers

Dear fellow neurodivergent teacher

Inclusive work environments in schools

Teachers masking

The SENDcast is powered by B Squared

We have been involved with Special Educational Needs for over 25 years, helping show the small steps of progress pupils with SEND make. B Squared has worked with thousands of schools, we understand the challenges professionals working in SEND face. We wanted a way to support these hardworking professionals - which is why we launched The SENDcast! Click the button below to find out more about how B Squared can help improve assessment for pupils with SEND in your school.

  continue reading

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