Weekly Recap: ADHD is AWESOME with Penn and Kim Holderness
Weekly Recap: ADHD is AWESOME with Penn and Kim Holderness
+ On-demand PD for teachers ON SALE NOW!
On the podcast…
ADHD is AWESOME with Penn and Kim Holderness
The hilarious and talented Kim and Penn Holderness just released a New York Times Bestseller, ADHD is Awesome, and they're on the show to tell us all about it!
In this episode we explore:
Reframing ADHD as a superpower
Uncovering strategies like visual cues
Using timers
Setting boundaries
Emotional aspects of ADHD
Gender differences in expressing emotions
Personalized teaching methods for neurodivergent students (including Penn's vision for a school specifically for ADHD students)
Featured blog post…
I’ve come to understand schools from all angles.
I’ve sat on all sides of the IEP table as a school psychologist, as a parent, and as a private psychologist collaborating with my client’s school team.
I’ve watched student needs evolve over the last 20 years while our education system has largely remained the same.
For many neurodivergent students, school is the hardest part of their life.
For some, school is a traumatic experience filled with too much noise, too little interest, and not enough people who “get them.”
I’m on a mission to change that.
Bring me to your school!
In-person professional development focused on neurodiversity, mental health, and reframing behavior!
*Dr. Emily pictured here with Powell Elementary School in Raleigh, NC
School Administrators: If you’re excited about the opportunity to create a school culture where your entire staff feels confident to support the neurodivergent learning needs and social emotional wellness of all students, you’re in the right place!
Parents: If you know of a school who would like to host me for professional development, you can learn more and contact my team below!
Can’t bring me to your school?
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The Neurodiverse Classroom® teacher training (6 hours PD) is ON SALE through the end of May!
Teachers: I know you want professional development that is worth your time. I created this training just for you! Hear what your colleagues are saying…
“This course provided many useful tools for understanding and teaching our neurodiverse students. Dr. Emily, you have such a passionate mindset in helping not only our neurodiverse population but the support and understanding for the teacher with these students.”
“The way you organized information and created structures that can be used for supporting teachers/students was very helpful.”
“I really appreciated the last lesson that had ideas on how to manage situations and the scripts are very helpful - so often we run out of ideas and get stuck so this is useful.”
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I’ve been reading and learning from your Substack for a while, so it was pretty exciting to scroll through today and see the incredible staff from my kids’ school pictured!!
I love the Holderness's!