How to Be, and Remain, a Compassionate Educator: Learning from Neurodivergent Students for the Benefit of All

Author:   Anne Emerson
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:  

9781032848549


Pages:   204
Publication Date:   17 April 2025
Format:   Hardback
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As educators, the attitude with which we approach our work has considerable impact on the outcome for students. Our assumptions and expectations influence learning both positively and negatively. This book adopts a compassionate acceptance that all children, no matter what they say, don’t say, or do, are doing the best they can in that moment. It is in the adults’ power, and their responsibility, to understand children and barriers they experience in their learning. By exploring neuroscience, psychology, and learning theory, we can increase our awareness of brain organisation and function to help us understand why a child isn’t doing what we have asked. With understanding comes both our compassion and ability to support. The case studies and examples from the author’s practice illustrate how we can learn from effective strategies for neurodivergent children to build insight into all pupils. When we adopt a non‑judgemental and encouraging approach, we form positive collaborative relationships with children and their families that increase engagement with and enjoyment of learning and reduces our own frustration and stress. This book is valuable reading for all educators, equipping them with an understanding that allows them to work flexibly and creatively to meet the learning and emotional needs of all pupils.

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Author:   Anne Emerson
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.550kg
ISBN:  

9781032848549


ISBN 10:   1032848545
Pages:   204
Publication Date:   17 April 2025
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1.Introduction. 2.Theoretical models. 3.Attending. 4.Executive functioning. 5.Helping children to engage. 6.Supporting communication in the classroom. 7.Conclusion.

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“This book covers such an important topic. How I wish I’d read this when I was a trainee teacher or early in my teaching career! I honestly do believe it would have made such a difference to my own wellbeing as well as to my classroom practice, my understanding of pupils’ needs and to my daily interactions. I really do feel this is a truly valuable resource. It is essential reading for everyone working in all schools.” - Victoria Honeybourne, Specialist Teacher, Neurodiversity Trainer and Author


Author Information

Anne Emerson is a former speech and language therapist who now works as an educator, trainer and psychotherapist. She has had a long career working in schools, residential services, universities teaching psychology and education, and families, both in the UK and internationally, all of which has contributed to building her approach to her work. She is a school governor and is on the editorial board of the Journal of Pastoral Care in Education.

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