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How do you actually manage special needs in a mainstream classroom (when you’re not getting the support you need)?

Ever looked around your classroom mid-lesson and thought:
“How the heck am I supposed to meet 30 different needs all at once?”

Yeah. Me too.

This week, I’m kicking off a new mini-series answering your most-asked questions, starting with one I get all the time:
“How do I support students with special needs in my mainstream classroom? There has to be more help out there.”

Spoiler alert: There should be more help. But in the meantime, I’m walking you through what you can actually control, without burning yourself out or playing superhero.

I’ll give you a front seat to:

  • The real talk I wish I got at uni about inclusion
  • Why “just differentiate” is the most unhelpful advice ever
  • The classroom systems and routines that actually make a difference
  • And the role your own nervous system plays in it all

This one’s not about perfection. It’s about doing what’s possible—in a way that’s human, sustainable, and actually helps kids thrive (including you).

Let’s dive in.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Why you can’t meet every need, and why that’s not failure
  • The power of systems over individualised strategies
  • What real inclusion looks and feels like
  • The two biggest game-changers: routine + regulation
  • How to support neurodiverse and neurotypical students at the same time

Have a question, comment, or just want to say hello? Drop us a text!

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Chapters

1. Welcome & Purpose of the Show (00:00:00)

2. Q&A Series and Why It Matters (00:01:44)

3. The Big Question: Inclusion in Mainstream (00:02:09)

4. Beliefs on Inclusion and System Gaps (00:03:09)

5. From Differentiation Myths to Real Needs (00:04:18)

6. What We Can Control as Teachers (00:05:22)

7. Systems Over Individual Fixes (00:06:36)

8. Routines, Visuals, and Predictability (00:07:12)

9. Entry, Transitions, and Finish Strong (00:09:10)

10. Make Success Visible: Timers & Criteria (00:10:16)

11. Clear Language Beats Vague Requests (00:12:04)

12. Reduce Load, Reduce Dysregulation (00:13:02)

13. Regulation Starts With Us (00:13:55)

14. Co‑Regulation vs Co‑Dysregulation (00:15:37)

15. Calm Voice, Pace, and Proximity (00:17:20)

16. Felt Safety and Consistent Practice (00:18:22)

17. The Control You Actually Have (00:20:05)

18. Compassion, Reality, and Next Steps (00:22:15)

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