Blog from Dr Annemarie O'Dwyer
Embracing neurodiversity…
The neurodivergent mind offers a unique approach to the professional world. In this blog, we'll explore a variety of topics, offering insights, strategies, and tips to help you thrive in your career. While many of the posts are written with the education professional in mind, we'll also be including content that applies to a wider neurodivergent audience.
Where are all the neurodivergent teaching professionals?
This piece summarizes the intent and purpose of ‘neurodiverse insider’. |t proposes, if education is to be truly inclusive then more needs to be done to accommodate neurodivergent teaching professionals.
Mental Health Awareness week: Silencing the ‘neurotypical’ critic in my neurodivergent head - an ‘insider’ view
Mental Health Awareness week: This month’s blog is a personal account of my own experience of mental health stresses while working and teaching in the FE sector. Whether you are neurodivergent or not, this piece is to remind teaching professionals their mental health matters.
Why neurodivergent talent is important in teaching.
Neurodivergent teachers have unique talents and make a very valuable contribution to the teaching and learning experience of students. In addition, they are a role model for neurodivergent students, and should be celebrated as such.
Neuro inclusive work-based quick wins
Accommodating neurodivergent teaching professionals requires the same policy planning and practice as for neurodivergent students. However, at the department level, some quick-win solutions could be put in place to further accommodate neurodivergent teaching professionals.