The NCCD and distance education

In this episode, we turn our attention to distance education. We examine how students with disability receive effective adjustments while learning in remote and home-based settings. We also reflect on the importance of consultation and a collaborative partnership between families and the school tea…

The NCCD and education assistants in schools

In this episode, we discuss how teachers and education assistants (otherwise known as teacher aides or learning support officers) can work together to support students with disability. We explore the day-to-day role education assistants play in contributing to classroom achievements, and specifical…

Undiagnosed social/emotional disability

In this episode, we put the spotlight on undiagnosed social/emotional disability. We’ll explore how this broad category of disability can impact a student’s overall classroom and functional learning experience. Undiagnosed social/emotional disabilities can present differently in each student, but t…

Imputed disability: School perspectives

In this episode, we focus on how schools can impute a disability. This is when a student is considered to have an undiagnosed disability that has a functional impact on their learning. Schools use evidence and data they have collected to inform their decision to impute a disability. This informatio…

Imputed disability: Parent perspectives

In this episode, we turn our attention to the knowledge and insights of parents when it comes to imputed disability. This is when a school determines that a student with additional learning needs has an undiagnosed disability that has a functional impact on their schooling. It explores stories wher…

Classroom adjustments: Fragile X syndrome

In this episode, we discuss adjustments teachers make in the classroom to support students with Fragile X syndrome. A genetic condition, Fragile X syndrome is characterised by intellectual disability resulting in lifelong implications. This condition is rarer in girls than it is in boys. Students w…

Classroom adjustments: Spina bifida

In this episode, we showcase some adjustments teachers can make in the classroom to support students with spina bifida. A congenital abnormality of the spine and sometimes the brain, spina bifida can range in severity from slight functional impairment to severe physical and intellectual disability.…

Classroom adjustments: Muscular Dystrophy

In this podcast, learn more about Muscular Dystrophy. A student, parent, teacher and an expert discuss adjustments that can be made to support students in the classroom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Classroom adjustments: Down syndrome

In this podcast, listen to a student, parent, teacher and an expert discuss potential adjustments that can be made in class and find out more about Down syndrome. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Classroom adjustments: Tourette Syndrome

In this podcast, listen to a parent, teachers and expert discuss potential adjustments that can be made in class and find out more about Tourette Syndrome. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.