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

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 relationship