In remaining calm, allowing children the time and space to have a meltdown. Setting each child as their own unique individual.

Thank you very much Sue 😊

I did know most of it already. (Work in the field & uni/training). Need more actual useable strategies. Most things were aimed at level 2 & 3 in special classes/schools (I get it given Sues background). Not particularly relevant. Most kids not that high level.  Appreciate the time & effort.

Also the handout was too visually overwhelming - even for me - NT extrovert!

I’ve written nearly 2,000 words on my notes to go back and reflect on areas I can do. This has helped me trial some other strategies and motivate me to be an advocate for neurodiversity ( I have recently been diagnosed with ADHD).

There are so many things I want to share with my team about sensory overload.

Most helpful is all your tips for ODD !

Helped me at support my students more effectively.

Challenged my thinking, which was great.

Tool and techniques to help my child

Confidence to ask the school what supports she needs

Filled in a lot of gaps

I would really like a digital copy of the notes if possible

Lots of very good and useful information

It would have been good to have had tables to work from today easier to take notes when there is a desk/table provided

Making me feel good about what I already do.

Giving me heaps of new strategies to try.

YOU'RE THE BEST!

Practical strategies for classroom.

Indicators prior to meltdowns.

I think that the course has come at a great time in my career where I needed to reevaluate strategies I’m using and bring back strategies I’ve used.

It has also given me some new ideas and strategies to implement

Gained new knowledge.

Now I need to practice.

Map out a profile sheet

Many thanks to Andrew for the email support 👍🙂

Recent and more up to date information

Being reminded that strategies I have already employed and my own knowledge is a valuable tool with working with children

How to recognise the difference between meltdown and tantrum

Say their name at the beginning of sentence

The more something is routine the less it is a demand

To learn so many new strategies to try with not just 1 but many of my students.

Thankyou so much for sharing your knowledge.

Reassuring that I am doing well.

Useful ideas

It helped me feel good about myself and I am doing a good job as a SLSO and a mum to a boy with ASD.

BEC WILKINSON  TAMWORTH

Opened my eyes more.. more understanding

Tamworth Course

I’ve been able to relate it to scenarios at school.

Thinking differently about how to do things but also reassurance that most things we are doing are on track

Strategies to communicate with a non verbal child

Strategies to include him in the classroom and keep him settled

New strategies to try for the teachers, my aides/angels and myself as a learning support teacher.

Recognising the difference between sensory and behaviour meltdowns or tantrums.

Attending this course has been a goal of mine for a number of years. My situation has allowed this goal to be realised this year & I have not been disappointed.

This course will help me with a range of students as well as support other teachers who teach children- especially NST. I now have a number of strategies to try and share. I also feel more empowered when working with & supporting parents. I have one parent who I will be sending information to directly regarding the podcasts in particular.

I also cannot wait to read the resources that I have purchased in light of hearing Sue talk. I think I will hear Sues’ voice as I’m reading & that is a wonderful gift! Thank you Sue, I’m so delighted to have achieved the goal of attending one of your days & I look forward to more opportunities to interact in the years to come.

Yes it helped a lot but but I wished the sue talking a bit slower please

But she  is wonderful and so clever

Strategies to help the faculty

Loved the profile, we started that this year across the school so even mainstream teachers know about ours

Very insightful. I have much more understanding and empathy

Thank you!!

Classroom strategies.

View of the child

A lot of strategies that I can try in class.

Just a little feedback of having a different seating setting. It would be nice to have a table so we can take notes.

Practical ideas/strategies

Reinforced that I'm doing the best I can with chn ASD/ADD/ADHD children as an experienced teacher of 32 years.

Gave me strategies to support my kids.

Made me feel like im on the right track

Yes!

Thank you it was excellent and very informative.

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It has given me new insights about what to do in different situations  and  at times what to expect from different behaviours.!

Lots of useful strategies.

More time for Q&A (possibly optional after course for those who want)

To have more empathy and understanding.

Better strategies.

Affirmation.

I met Andy Larkey’s wife and everything that you provided, Sue.

Lovely to meet you.

Thank you.

Helen x

I think it has made me more anxious in some respect- being aware that each child is so different and how do I give my student all that he needs when I have a class full of 5 year olds with their individual needs(Year Ones-NZ) who I also need to teach to read, write etc. My student is totally non-verbal (as you mentioned 2 years below his age of 5- ie like a 3 year old)

I took away a lot of pointers and ideas- but it has also been a bit of an overload, as honestly, I already struggle to fall asleep at night worrying and strategizing for my student.

But I would still recommend it to others.

Do you do a course specifically for parents?

Understanding meltdowns vs Tantrum

Sensory issues

I am a second year teacher.

I had 2 very challenging students last year (both with several diagnosed and undiagnosed issues) who were a regular threat to others when heightened. Both probably my favourite kids I've taught so far as well...

This course has helped me reflect on what I did right, what I could have done differently, what was going on for them last year.

I have a much calmer class now, but have so many strategies to use to support the 2 key players in my room who aren't a threat to other students, but who deserve my support to approach work and the classroom and to make it an engaging and non-threatening space for them

I am so inspired and excited after this day!

Thank you so very much for all you do and for making this course.

Reenergised

Some strategies haven’t tried

Explained difference between meltdown and tantrum

Thank you!

Provided new strategies

Reinforced concepts

Encouraged me to keep trying new things and stick with strategies already used.

Given me more strategies

Awareness

It’s helped me look at the different types of screen additction.

Feedback: please put subtitles to support EAL/ADHD people.

It has opened my eyes to how to best support the children and educators in my room and centre.

I feel like I have the tools I need to best support my children and families

Affirmed current practice

Also given me new ideas to share with staff

Outstanding Course!

Thank you so much.

Helped me collect new strategies to use at home with my children and in my workplace.

Thank you!

Awareness awareness awareness is the key

Change the structure not the child

Reinforce what I’m doing well and not well.

Try some new strategies

Lots of strategies plus lots

Of help getting a better understanding of adhd, asd, incl how to manage

Deepen my knowledge and awareness. Many many strategies to set our neurodivergent students up for success.

Diff ability not a disability!

Yes

Just a lot of sitting 🙂

Understanding how I can use practical solutions in the classroom, especially in terms of transitions and visuals.

One thing I really want to add is that Asperger's has more of a history that just being taken out of the DSM. Hans Asperger was a Nazi doctor who first named Asperger's and also used it as a reason to put more people into concentration camps. The autistic community have stopped using the word (for the most part) for this reason, and because seperating people based on abilities is abelist. That was the hardest thing to listen to.

Lots of practical information to apply with students.

Increased understanding of ASD

Understanding ASD

Amazing!!!!

Yes definitely! Very informative and I can’t wait for the next one and to continuously educate myself in my professional development as a teachers aide and at home with my neurodiverse child.

Thankyou Sue!

Practical steps for me to use.

New knowledge and understanding.

Helped me to have greater empathy- walk in their shoes

It will help me support the students at my school and also support the staff.

Thank you.

It will help me manage my year 10 students who I case mange who all have ASD.

Also with my daughter who has ADHD.

Understanding

Clarification

Affirmation.

Parental sessions.

Support.

Understanding.

Ideas, tools and strategies.

Different btw meltdowns and tantrums.

All of it.

Clear lines have been drawn to understand the difference between diagnosis and levels.

Sensory strategies and tips to implement in the classroom/ household.

Lots more strategies to try

Different perspectives to apply