Neurodiversity Behavioural Strategies
How Not to Screw Up Your Kids
English - November 15, 2023 23:30 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsParenting Kids & Family Education How To education children counselling dad doctor family kids mum parent parenting Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
1 in 5 children are described as neurodivergent; affecting the way they experience, understand and interact with the world. I'll share the common characteristics neurodivergent children share - whether they present with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, or Dyslexia - and most importantly the best behavioural strategies to support them.
Here are the highlights:
(1:20) Neurodivergence context
(4:16) Characteristics of neurodivergence
(15:30) Be quick with descriptive praise
(20:24) Keep instructions short and succinct
(22:04) Practice skills at home for social situations
(25:26) Teach consequences
(26:52) Remember there are strengths as well as challenges
(28:00) Help your child build their toolkit
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