SENlightened

Amanda Sokell
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SENlightened Podcast

Welcome to SENlightened, a podcast made for those playing a supportive role in the life of a child. Whether you’re the committed carer, the eager educator, or the alert individual who wants to make a difference in a child’s life, you have come to the right place to go from doubtful to enlightened.  Hosted by leading special educational needs mentor, Amanda Sokell. SENlightened encourages enlightenment with a difference because every SEN journey deserves to have its own success story.  Amanda Sokell https://community.amandasokell.com/ 

  1. Ep15 Using neuroscience as a tool in teacher training

    04/08/2022

    Ep15 Using neuroscience as a tool in teacher training

    Dr Elaine Harper applied her speciality in psychology to education to help students struggling emotionally by integrating education and mental health. She instructs educators and parents on how neuroscience – that is, how the brain works – can impact the day-to-day of students. Dr. Harper wears many hats: she is the former educational services director for Positive Education Program in Cleveland, Ohio; she is the founder of Trauma Sensitive Teaching Network; and she has her own practice, Elaine Harper Consulting LLC. Dr Eliane Harperhttps://elaineharper.com/ Amanda Sokellhttps://navigatingneurodiversity.life/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    37 min
  2. Ep14 Understanding of the brain helps young people succeed

    01/07/2022

    Ep14 Understanding of the brain helps young people succeed

    Thirty years ago, Marcey Aronson and Debbie Leonard started working together at a school helping children with a range of very challenging behavioural issues, mostly stemming from trauma. They developed a ground-breaking social-emotional and academic program – the results of which were remarkable. Attendance increased, test scores rose, and suspension rates fell. Through their research, they concluded how emotions impacted the brain. It led to their BrainZones initiative, an app which empowers teachers with SEL strategies in the classroom. BrainZoneshttps://brainzones.org/ Amanda Sokellhttps://navigatingneurodiversity.life/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    39 min
  3. Ep13 A community supporting those with different needs

    10/06/2022

    Ep13 A community supporting those with different needs

    When Liz Soper was aware that her child wasn’t reaching particular milestones and may be autistic or have ADHD, it wasn’t well received by the establishment. Liz faced barriers of not being believed. She started a community group which helped bring together families from all backgrounds and needs. It stems from her belief that people understand what’s needed in their own community better than anyone else. A Seat at The Table: https://aseatatthetable.org.uk/Email Liz: aseatatt@gmail.com Amanda Sokellhttps://navigatingneurodiversity.life/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    18 min
  4. Ep12 If you have the right mindset, you’re halfway there

    13/05/2022

    Ep12 If you have the right mindset, you’re halfway there

    Tina Andrews has two adoptive daughters, the youngest of whom has a range of difficulties. It started Tina on a journey of a mum advocating and searching for the right help for her child. Tina has drawn on her a background as a life coach to recognise how essential mindset is while she confronts the bureaucratic obstacles in her way to find help for daughter. She provides a checklist of advice for others who might be struggling themselves while finding the right path for their own child or children with special needs. Amanda Sokellhttps://navigatingneurodiversity.life/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    32 min
  5. Ep11 A mother’s experience of Pathological Demand Avoidance

    08/04/2022

    Ep11 A mother’s experience of Pathological Demand Avoidance

    Eliza Fricker is an illustrator, author and mother. She's the author of 'The Family Experience of PDA: An Illustrated Guide to Pathological Demand Avoidance', published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, which helps parents as they support and encourage their children who may have features of PDA. Eliza also writes and illustrates a blog, 'Missing The Mark', a deeply personal and all-too-human exploration of a mother's journey navigating the education system and everyday life with a child who can't go to school. Eliza Fricker’s blog:https://missingthemark.blog/ Eliza Fricker’s Twitter:https://twitter.com/_MissingTheMark Amanda Sokell's Navigating Neurodiversity:https://www.navigatingneurodiversity.life/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    33 min
  6. Ep10 The gift of being twice-exceptional

    18/03/2022

    Ep10 The gift of being twice-exceptional

    Emily Kircher-Morris is a clinical mental health counsellor specializing in neurodivergent, gifted, and twice-exceptional learners. She is the host of The Neurodiversity Podcast which explores the development of gifted and neurodivergent individuals through their lifespan and is the author of the book “Raising Twice-Exceptional Children: A Handbook for Parents of Neurodivergent Gifted Kids” She is the parent to three neurodivergent children. The Neurodiversity Podcasthttps://neurodiversitypodcast.com/ Amanda Sokellhttps://community.amandasokell.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    41 min
  7. Ep9 Neuroscience and its impact on students’ growth, learning and development

    04/03/2022

    Ep9 Neuroscience and its impact on students’ growth, learning and development

    Dr Elaine Harper applied her speciality in psychology to education to help students struggling emotionally, by integrating education and mental health. She instructs educators and parents on how neuroscience – that is, how the brain works – can impact the day-to-day of students. Dr. Harper wears many hats: she is the former educational services director for Positive Education Program in Cleveland, Ohio; she is the founder of Trauma Sensitive Teaching Network; and she has her own practice, Elaine Harper Consulting LLC. Dr Eliane Harperhttps://elaineharper.com/ Amanda Sokellhttps://community.amandasokell.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    42 min
  8. Ep8 Championing diversity in the workplace

    03/02/2022

    Ep8 Championing diversity in the workplace

    Callum McKirdy was diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD in his 40s. Imagine that! He had spent much of his life knowing something was not quite right with his ability to read, think and remember. It hadn’t stopped him from pursuing a successful career in HR, but a chance diagnosis allowed him the opportunity to change the way he thought about himself and help other organisations embrace diversity in their workplaces. Callum McKirdyhttps://callummckirdy.com/ Amanda Sokellhttps://community.amandasokell.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    40 min
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About

Welcome to SENlightened, a podcast made for those playing a supportive role in the life of a child. Whether you’re the committed carer, the eager educator, or the alert individual who wants to make a difference in a child’s life, you have come to the right place to go from doubtful to enlightened.  Hosted by leading special educational needs mentor, Amanda Sokell. SENlightened encourages enlightenment with a difference because every SEN journey deserves to have its own success story.  Amanda Sokell https://community.amandasokell.com/ 

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  • Creator
    Amanda Sokell
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Amanda Sokell
  • Show Website
    SENlightened

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