Supporting neurodivergent students with mental health
A nurturing environment that prioritises the holistic wellbeing of students is vital for supporting neurodivergent students with their mental health.
Autism advocate and former teacher, Chris Bonnello shares insights and strategies on how to authentically and meaningfully put student wellbeing first. His session discusses how to address mental health concerns when they arise. He also highlights compassionate approaches for students whose mental health difficulties have become overwhelming.
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Who is the session aimed at?
School staff in general, although particularly relevant to those in wellbeing-specific roles.
With one purchase, all staff at your school can watch and rewatch the training as often as you like.
View a snippet of Chris’ training session…
Key takeaways
– Awareness of the urgent need to prioritise mental wellbeing over academic standards –
– Understanding of compassionate approaches to young people struggling with mental health –
– Appreciation of self-perception struggles common to neurodivergent students in the education system –
– Understanding of importance of positive and productive dialogue with families –
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Watch more training from Chris Bonnello
Don’t miss Chris’ SENDcast Session on Supporting autistic pupils in the classroom. This training shares both theoretical and practical insights into accommodating autistic children in classrooms. Chris explains how to veer away from neuronormative expectations towards inclusive approaches which accommodate all learners by default.
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About the Creator
Chris Bonnello / Autistic Advocate, Speaker & Former Teacher, Autistic Not Weird
Chris Bonnello is an autistic advocate, author and former teacher (mainstream primary and special education). He is also a novelist, an award-winning writer, an international speaker on autism issues, and author of autisticnotweird.com.
Chris was first assessed for autism at the age of four. Despite a damning report into his deficiencies, he did not receive a diagnosis since he was deemed academically capable. At the age of ten, an educational psychologist reported him as having a “slightly odd personality”. Since his Asperger Syndrome diagnosis at the age of 25, he has turned his attitude around and defined himself by his strengths rather than his weaknesses, and encourages other autistic people to see their own strengths.
Having qualified as a teacher and worked in both primary and special education, Chris launched Autistic Not Weird to share his insights from both a personal and professional perspective. He now delivers talks internationally and has been nominated for six awards (winning four). He has also published a novel series, Underdogs – a dystopian war series whose heroes are students from a special school – recently releasing its fourth and final instalment. According to Chris, his personality remains slightly odd.
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