Amanda Kranz - Education Consultant

NeuroWild thank you for creating this amazing graphic!!

The Autism spectrum is NOT linear.

For a deeper dive by more Autistic voices, please see:
◾ "Understanding the Spectrum", a comic strip explanation by Rebecca Burgess via The Art of Autism (tinyurl.com/y84rwhmp)
◾ From CL Lynch of NeuroClastic, '"Autism Is A Spectrum" Doesn't Mean What You Think' (tinyurl.com/y3h8gqzx)
◾ "The Problems With Functioning Labels" by Finn Gardener via The Thinking Person's Guide to Autism (tinyurl.com/vxtbfy7)

Image credit: AutismSketches

Inclusive education is about enabling all students to achieve their potential, whatever their learning profile. It makes me sad when I see debates online that pit the needs of students with learning difficulties against those of students who are highly able/gifted. Not only does this ignore the fact that students can be both (i.e. have a learning difficulty AND be gifted), but it prioritises one exceptionality over another.

ANY child whose needs are not being met in the classroom is at risk of poor social/emotional outcomes.

UDL (Universal Design for Learning) is a wonderful framework to help educators build inclusivity into their teaching practice in a way that is both manageable and supported by research. See https://udlguidelines.cast.org/ for more information.

Am loving these TikToks from Matt Johns...such a fun way to introduce etymology to students!

I guess villagers were all untrustworthy villains then, hey? #etymology #cruella #cruelladevil #fyp #teacher #teachersoftiktok #aussie #story Matt Johns () has created a short video on TikTok with music Monkeys Spinning Monkeys. | I guess villagers were all untrustworthy villains then, hey? | Children | Things I teach | I think adults would froth....

Some parents might relate to this...

Hands up who's ever been brought to tears over a homework task. 🙋‍♀️

Here's the first article in a new series that I'm writing about homework tasks we need to ditch - #1: The Open-Ended Research Task

HOMEWORK TASKS WE NEED TO DITCH #1 The Open-Ended Research Task Research the impact of environmental degradation on an animal of your choice. Explain how Australia’s legal system differs to that of another country. Select a local Aboriginal clan and describe the impact of conflict on their way of life. The above are all examples of...

One for the teachers...

Check out this fantastic program on gifted learners with disabilities being offered by Dr. Geraldine Townend through UNSW's GERRIC Centre. An online course suitable for interstate participants is being run in July.

Geraldine is my Ed.D supervisor and is both super knowledgable and super lovely.

Covers: teaching strategies to cater for 2e learners in your classroom, writing ILPs that address both strengths and weaknesses, and identification of 2e kids.

Mini-COGE Advanced: Gifted learners with disability Gifted students with disability are found across global research to be the least likely to be identified, and supported, in school.

My exciting news. In 2021 I'll be diving headfirst into more study - this time exploring twice-exceptionality (or, more specifically, gifted dyslexic learners). The goal of my research will be to raise the profile of both gifted and dyslexic students in Australian schools through the delivery of a targeted intervention, extension and self-advocacy program for students in Grades 5 & 6. Although it will be a challenge juggling the demands of work, family and study, what's life without a few mountains to climb?

Here are some upcoming classes that still have a few slots! Join us.

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Learn About Fractions - $8
Learning About Money Kit - $12
Teach the Time - $8
Sums with 10 - $8
Magnetic Alphabet - $10