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Discussed in this Podcast:

✅ It’s important to remember that a teacher’s role isn’t to offer suggestions of a diagnosis, it’s to bring things to the parents’ attention.
✅ 8 Steps to Talking for Families about pursuing a diagnosis.
✅ Red Flags for Diagnosis.
✅ Why students should get a diagnosis.

Make sure you listen to this Podcast as each step is discussed in detail including mistakes to avoid and the power of diagnosis.

Tone is everything! The first few sentences and gestures you make are so important to the success of the meeting.

Start with positives. Share positive observations or bring examples of their great work. Don’t just jump into everything that is wrong with a child.

ALWAYS have your evidence and extensive notes.

It is also your job to try and figure out why this is happening. You need to come up with some ideas and see if the parents have any too.

Ask families what they think!  Be open-minded, be concerned and value what they have to say. 99% of the time, parents know their children better than ANYONE. So use that to your advantage.

There is nothing worse than a problem without a solution. Have a list of recommended professionals on hand.

Emily has a list on her Instagram of Psychologists without a waiting list https://www.instagram.com/theplayfulpsychologist/

When the meeting is done you should have come up with a plan they have agreed to and a date to review this. My suggestion is to follow it up with an email. Notes are always great to refer back to.

These are the 3 Areas to keep an eye on.

• Are they playing well with others?
• Do they struggle with tasks that the other children appear to manage easily?
• Are they easily distractable to a degree that does not seem age appropriate?
• Have complaints been made about the child by other children or teachers?

• Does the child appear anxious or stressed?
• How does the child cope with transitions or changes to their routine?
• Is the child able to bounce back after being reprimanded or does it ruin their day?
• How does the child cope with making mistakes?

• Is there a specific area that the child appears to be struggling in?
• Could the child benefit from additional supports?
• Does the child take up more of the teacher aide’s time than other children?

• Understanding your child better
• Access to additional supports and funding
• Tailored therapeutic options
• Help the child to understand themselves
• Teachers discussing diagnosis

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  Another Great Podcast with Emily

  Episode 110: Understanding Autism: Common Confusions and Misunderstandings – with Psychologist Emily Hanlon https://suelarkey.com.au/understanding-autism/