SLP 312: Teacher Assistants Neurodiverse Support Strategies - Practical Tools for Helping Every Student Thrive
- Author
- Sue Larkey
- Published
- Mon 01 Sep 2025
- Episode Link
- https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-312-teacher-assistants-neurodiverse-support-strategies-practical-tools-for-helping-every-student-thrive
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In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ Teacher Assistants: Provide crucial one-on-one support for students. ✅ Independence: Encourage students to work toward self-reliance daily. ✅ Coping Strategies: Teach calm breathing and simple choice-based actions. ✅ Hidden Rules: Explain classroom routines and unspoken expectations clearly. ✅ Timing Support: Schedule assistance when students are most engaged. ✅ Flexibility: Encourage resilience, mistakes, and trying again without fear. ✅ Avoid Helplessness: Let students attempt tasks before offering direct help.
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