A free webinar for education professionals exploring the experience of neurodiverse professionals working in schools and colleges and how colleagues can be supported in the workplace.

In Conversation with Matt Carpenter and Gemma Alldritt,

Tue, Feb 7, 2023 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM GMT

Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7689815427479625310

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Refocusing on ADHD in Education: a new resource booklet for SENCOs

 

“This is a ‘must read’ for every teacher concerned with the education of children with ADHD. Lots of practical suggestions, and new insights. Look at page 21 on the latest thinking around ADHD in Girls!”

Professor Barry Carpenter, CBE.(Patron: ADHD Foundation)

Click here, or below to download and view

Professor Carpenter inducted as Patron of the ADHD Foundation

On a visit to the ADHD Foundation Headquarters in Liverpool earlier in October , Professor Barry Carpenter, was inducted at a Patron of the Foundation ( the Neurodiversity Charity, ) by Dr Tony Lloyd, CEO ( seen in the picture above.)

He joins other Patrons – Rory Bremner, Simon Weston, Alison Moyet and Patricia Kelly – in promoting the work of the Foundation.

In accepting this new role, Professor Carpenter said :

“It is a real honour to join the hardworking team at the ADHD Foundation, promoting the needs of neurodiverse children, whose complex needs are often not recognised and responded too.The Charity’s approach is both refreshing and groundbreaking, and their new insights and innovations, offer much from which others can learn. I , for one, look forward to going on that learning journey , encouraging others to do so, and asking them to support the important, ongoing work in whatever way they can.”


Dr Tony Lloyd , Chief Executive of the ADHD Foundation said:

Further details about the ADHD Foundation : the Neurodiversity Charity can be found at www.adhdfoundation.org.uk

“We are delighted to welcome such an internationally renowned academic and pioneering mind who is influencing our national conversation about the well-being and education of children, as a Patron of the ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity. Professor Carpenter CBE will collaborate with us as we continue to enable children to thrive in education and achieve their potential”

Further details about the ADHD Foundation : the Neurodiversity Charity can be found at www.adhdfoundation.org.uk

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ADHD in Girls – Fintan O’Regan

There is growing interest in how ADHD may present itself in girls. As with Autism , there are gender related issues and profiles linked to the social biology of the brain.


This short overview article by Fintan O’Regan, offers some valuable insights and useful  observational starting points for the classroom teacher. 


https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk/special-educational-needs/types-of-sen/adhd-in-girls/amp

“Fairness isn’t giving everybody the same – it’s giving everybody what they need.”

This fascinating short article by Fintan O ‘Regan is powerful, moving and full of insight into the needs of students with ADHD.

https://mailchi.mp/d1acd0509824/fairness-isnt-giving-everybody-the-same-its-giving-everybody-what-they-need-3580726

Complex Learning Disabilities and Difficulties (CLDD) Briefing Sheets

These are the briefing sheets on the neurodiverse conditions – Complex Needs-  the DfE funded CLDD Project, (directed by Professor Barry Carpenter), originally compiled.

These are available to download free of charge. There are three sheets in each set, for each Complex Need, (e.g. FASD, Attachment, Prematurity etc)

They are particularly valuable for Teaching Assistants, NQTs, and for Teachers encountering a particular type of Special Need for the first time. They contain essential information, some teaching ideas, and signposts for finding out further information.

These briefing sheets were originally hosted on an SSAT website which has recently been taken down, but teachers are still asking for the sheets, which is why they are being made available.

1. FASD

1a FASD | Classroom Support Sheet

1b FASD | Briefing Sheet

1c FASD | Information Sheet

2. Attachment Disorder

2a Attachment Disorder | Classroom Support Sheet

2b Attachment Disorder | Briefing Sheet

2c Attachment Disorder | Information Sheet

3. Premature Birth

3a Premature Birth | Briefing Sheet

3b Premature Birth | Classroom Support Sheet

3c Premature Birth | Information Sheet

4. Rare Chromosome Disorder

4a Rare Chromosome Disorder | Classroom Support Sheet

4b Rare Chromosome Disorder | Briefing Sheet

4c Rare Chromosome Disorder | Information Sheet

5. ADHD

5a ADHD | Classroom Support Sheet

5b ADHD | Briefing Sheet

5c ADHD | Information Sheet

6. Mental Health

6a Mental Health | Classroom Support Sheet

6b Mental Health | Briefing Sheet

6c Mental Health | Information Sheet

7. Sensory Impairment

7a Sensory | Classroom Support Sheet

7b Sensory | Briefing Sheet

7c Sensory | Information Sheet

8. Fragile X

8a Fragile X | Classroom Support Sheet

8b Fragile X | Briefing Sheet

8c Fragile X | Information Sheet

9. Autism

9a Autism | Classroom Support Sheet

9b Autism | Briefing Sheet

9c Autism | Information Sheet

10. Effects of Drug Use & Smoking During Pregnancy

10a Drugs & Smoking | Briefing Sheet

10b Drugs & Smoking | Classroom Support Sheet

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engaging and Assessing Learners with Complex Needs [UK Event]

Speakers; Professor Barry Carpenter, Beverley Cockbill, and Alan Wood (from Evidence for Learning)

This event will take place between 9:30am and 3:30pm on 11th January 2019.

Venue : QEII Jubilee School, Kennet Road, London, W9 3LG

Booking page and info:

http://www.qe2cp.westminster.sch.uk/calendar/?calid=5&pid=186&viewid=45&event=833