Best Stephanie Booth Podcasts (2024)

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Getting your class to behave - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Sue Cowley 47:32

11h ago47:32

47:32

*Disclaimer: Please be aware that this episode contains strong language.* In this episode, of our special educational needs and disability podcast, SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant. Georgina speaks to Sue Cowley! Sue Cowley is a presenter, teacher trainer and author of more than 30 books on education. A qualified early years teacher, she h…

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Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Steph Curtis 45:46

28d ago45:46

45:46

In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disability Podcast, Georgina Durrant is joined by Steph Curtis. Steph, mother of two teenage girls aged 18 and 16, launched her blog, "Steph's Two Girls" on the day her younger daughter Sasha was diagnosed with autism at the age of 2. Steph experienced a ‘lightbulb moment’ soon after when she cam…

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Making Schools Better for Autistic Learners - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Stephanie Smith 46:00

2M ago46:00

46:00

In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) podcast 'SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant', Georgina Durrant chats to Stephanie Smith, Head of School at Cambridgeshire’s first state-maintained special free school provision for young autistic students the 'Cavendish School' They discuss everything about making schoo…

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A Paralympian's Advice on Making PE Inclusive- Georgina Durrant in Conversation with Danielle Brown MBE 25:11

2M ago25:11

25:11

In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) podcast 'SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant', Georgina Durrant chats to 2x Paralympic Gold Medallist Danielle Brown MBE! Danielle Brown MBE is an award winning children's author. She's also a double Paralympic gold medallist in archery, five-time World Champion and was …

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SEND Strategies for the Primary Years - Georgina Durrant speaking about her own book with guest host Emily Powell 28:45

2M ago28:45

28:45

In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Podcast, we switch things around and welcome host Georgina Durrant on the show as a guest for the first time. Our guest host is Emily Powel and she interviews Georgina about her latest book 'SEND Strategies for the Primary Years' published by Bloomsbury. With as many as 13% of childr…

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Isolation booths in schools: helpful or harmful? - Georgina in Conversation with Andrea Cartwright 47:20

5M ago47:20

47:20

Isolation booths in schools: Helpful or harmful? In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disabilites (SEND) Podcast 'SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant' Georgina speaks to Andrea Cartwright from Thrive all about the use of isolation and isolation booths in schools and the impacts on children. Download our Lanyard Sized Restorati…

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The Lone SENDCO - SEND CPD. Georgina Durrant in conversation with Gary Aubin 45:22

6M ago45:22

45:22

In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disability Podcast, Georgina Durrant speaks to Gary Aubin, author of The Lone SENDCO about SEND CPD for teachers and SENDCOs. They discuss SENDCos leading school CPD, what effective SEND CPD looks like in schools, receiving SEND CPD and the SENDCO qualification (NASENCO) being replaced by the new…

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Neurodiversity In Schools - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Frances Akinde 54:28

7M ago54:28

54:28

In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Podcast, Georgina Durrant chats to Frances Akinde, a former Special School Headteacher and qualified SENDCO now SEND inspector and advisor. Georgina and Frances discuss what Neurodiversity Celebration Week means to her as a Neurodivergent educator as well as her tips for makin…

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From toilet training to toilet passes- Georgina Durrant in conversation with ERIC, the children's bowel and bladder charity. 53:24

8M ago53:24

53:24

In this episode of our Special Educational Need and Disability (SEND) Podcast, Georgina Durrant chats to Bethan Grant and Sarah Timms from ERIC (the children's bowel and bladder charity) about everything from more children arriving in reception who aren't yet toilet trained (and how we can support them) to the controversy surrounding some schools l…

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S3, E6 - Neha Shah Londono, Director of Clinical Trials, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 37:32

9M ago37:32

37:32

Dr. Summer Dewdney & John McIlwain explore pharmaceutical efforts to increase diversity in clinical trials with Neha Shah Londono, formerly from Seagen, now Pfizer. Ms. Londono emphasized that the pharmaceutical industry is very focused on improving diversity in clinical trials to insure that the data coming out of trials truly reflects the health …

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Being a SENDCO - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Ginny Bootman 55:26

9M ago55:26

55:26

In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disability Podcast, Georgina Durrant chats to author and SENDCO, Ginny Bootman about being a SENDCO. Ginny provides advice about developing and maintaining good home-school relationships as well as practical advice on managing SENDCO workload and prioritising tasks. Resources: SENDCO Time Managem…

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S3, E5 - Kent Hoskins; University of IL Cancer Center 44:44

10M ago44:44

44:44

Mistrust in our healthcare system or failure to inform patients, what is the cause of lack of diversity in clinical trials in America? Dr. Patricia Robinson and John McIlwain explore this question with Dr. Kent Hoskins from the University of Illinois Cancer Center. Dr. Hoskins has been a key research partner and supporter of Equal Hope from our ear…

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LEGO®-BASED THERAPY - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Dr Gina Gómez de la Cuesta 34:30

10M ago34:30

34:30

In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Podcast, Georgina Durrant is joined by Dr Gina Gómez de la Cuesta to discuss LEGO® - based therapy. Gina explains the origins and aims of LEGO® - based therapy, who can benefit from it and how to ensure it is neurodiversity-affirming. Gina is the founderand director of Play Included®…

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S3, E4 - Cristal Gary, CEO of Meridian Health Plan 30:53

11M ago30:53

30:53

John McIlwain and Shari Runner interview Cristal Gary, the new CEO of Meridian Health Plans. Meridian Health Plan is owned by a Centene, a major healthcare provider. Cristal's role is to manage and oversee the publicly insured program for Meridian/Centene.By Equal Hope

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SEMH - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Sarah Johnson 53:05

11M ago53:05

53:05

In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Podcast Georgina Durrant chats to Sarah Johnson all about SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs). They discuss what SEMH means and how teachers can best support children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs. In this episode Sarah provides advice a…

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S3, E3 - Dr. Matthew Notowidigdo, Healthcare Economist from UChicago's Booth School 43:45

12M ago43:45

43:45

Dr. David Ansell & John McIlwain talk to Dr. Matthew Notowidigdo from UChicago's Booth School of Business. Matt is a Healthcare Economist looking at disparities in health outcomes and America's funding mechanism for healthcare. Although Dr. Ansell & Dr. Notowidigdo did not know each other before this recording, as a Social Epidemiologist, Dr. Ansel…

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DLD - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Louise Burton from Speech and Language Link 31:58

1y ago31:58

31:58

There are more children with DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) than there are autistic children and dyslexic children, yet DLD is still relatively unknown. In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast, Georgina Durrant speaks to Louise Burton from Speech and Language Link to find out what DLD is, its impacts and what schools can do …

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S3, E2 Harriet Washington 37:23

1y ago37:23

37:23

Harriet Washington, Bio Ethicist from Columbia University in New York City and author on medical ethics quotes Philosopher Alfred North Whitehead saying "The progress of civilization is not a wholly uniform drift towards better things." Some times we need to hit "pause" or go back a few steps to correct things. This statement becomes the backbone o…

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Ready Eddie Go! (Representing Autistic Children on TV) - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Nikki Saunders 39:54

1y ago39:54

39:54

In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast, Georgina Durrant is joined by returning guest Nikki Saunders, who shares the exciting news that her Children’s Books (The Eddie Series) aimed at families of autistic children have now become a Children’s TV series on Sky Kids! ‘Ready Eddie Go!’ follows 6-year-old Eddie who is autistic, as he…

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S3, E1 - Eddilisa Martin, M&B Sciences 37:42

1y ago37:42

37:42

Dr. Patricia Robinson and John McIlwain discuss the important issue of Diversity in Clinical Trails with Dr. Eddilisa Martin, owner and founder of M&B Sciences. Diversity in Clinical trials is becoming a more and more important topic as we address the impact of Systemic Racism in our Healthcare System. If trials to identify biomarkers or test new d…

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Teacher Wellbeing - Georgina Durrant in Conversation with Dr Emma Kell 50:48

1y ago50:48

50:48

In this 'Back to School' episode, Georgina Durrant is joined by Dr Emma Kell, who shares fantastic, practical advice about teacher/SENDCO wellbeing. They discuss the importance of well-being not being an 'add on' but woven through the school culture. They also chat about the common causes of stress for teachers (including Ofsted) and Emma's top tip…

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From 'Britain's Got Talent' Finalist to Autism Advocate - Georgina Durrant in Conversation with Robert White (*Please see content warning for this episode) 30:23

1y ago30:23

30:23

*Content Warning: This episode of SEND in the experts discusses topics which some listeners may find distressing. In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast, Georgina Durrant chats to Robert White. Robert White describes himself as ‘the only Asperger, gay, dyslexic, cross-lateral, quarter- welsh, webbed-toed, hyper- sensitive, Gluten-…

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Speech, Language and Communication Needs - Georgina Durrant in Conversation with Louisa Reeves from Speech and Language UK 27:45

1+ y ago27:45

27:45

In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disability Podcast, Georgina Durrant chats to Louisa Reeves from the charity Speech and Language UK (formerly ICAN). Louisa provides an overview of the various Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) (including Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)). She explains how to identify children …

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Have you heard of PANS/PANDAS? And its impact on children? - Georgina Durrant, in conversation with Tina Coope from PANS/PANDA UK. 36:59

1+ y ago36:59

36:59

In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast. Georgina Durrant chats to Tina Coope, education lead of PANS/PANDAS UK - the only UK charity supporting children and families living with the neuropsychiatric conditions PANS and PANDAS. PANS and PANDAS are a set of acute onset neuropsychiatric conditions that may include the development of …

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Living with Hearing loss & Deafness - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Samantha baines 55:26

1+ y ago55:26

55:26

In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast. Georgina Durrant chats to deaf activist, Samantha Baines, a multi award-winning author, actress and broadcaster. She is the author of critically acclaimed children's books with Deaf main characters. You may recognise her from appearances on ITV's Loose Women, Sky News and Andrew Neil's This …

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Neurodiversity, Race and Exclusions - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Suzy Rowland 50:42

1+ y ago50:42

50:42

In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast, SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant, Georgina Durrant chats to Suzy Rowland. Suzy is an author, Autism & ADHD Specialist and Speaker and founder of the #happyinschool project. Georgina and Suzy discuss Neurodiversity, Race and Exclusions. Relevant Resources & Articles: What is Neurodiv…

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S2, E9 NorthShore University HealthSystem 31:01

1+ y ago31:01

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John McIlwain and Shari Runner talk with Diana Alvarez, NorthShore University HealthSystem's Community Health Equity Liaison. Diana explains the importance of health equity as a driver of NorthShore's key priorities. In addition, Diana shares personal stories that make the issue of healthcare so important for all of us.…

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SEND and AP Improvement Plan Special - Georgina Durrant in conversation with MP Claire Coutinho 18:04

1+ y ago18:04

18:04

In this special episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast. Georgina Durrant discusses the SEND & AP Improvement Plan with Claire Coutinho. Claire Coutinho is Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for children, families and wellbeing). They discuss the problems the SEND review identified with the current SEND system and the changes…

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SEND and LGBT+ Inclusion - Georgina Durrant in Conversation with Klaudia Matasovska 45:24

1+ y ago45:24

45:24

In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast, SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant Klaudia Matasovska discusses the intersection between LGBT+ and SEND. Klaudia Matasovska is an Associate Lecturer in Education, Inclusion and SEND at the University of Derby. She also works as a researcher at Goldsmiths, University of London. She is …

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Working Effectively with Teaching Assistants - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Sara Alston 47:05

1+ y ago47:05

47:05

In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast, SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant. Georgina Durrant chats to Sara Alston about how to work effectively with teaching assistants and how to create an inclusive classroom. Relevant Resources & Articles: Guide to Effective Differentiation in the Classroom Top Tips for Working with Other…

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OCD - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Shaun Flores (please note content warning* for this episode) 40:42

2y ago40:42

40:42

*Content Warning: This episode of SEND in the experts discusses topics which some listeners may find distressing. In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast, SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant. Georgina Durrant chats to Shaun Flores about his lived experience of having OCD. Shaun explains what OCD is, the impacts it can have on…

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S2, E8 - Felicia Davis Blakley, Chicago Foundation for Women 40:24

2y ago40:24

40:24

John McIlwain and Mary Richardson-Lowry talk to Felicia Blakley, the President & CEO of the Chicago Foundation for Women, about the Foundation's beginning, its growth under Felicia's leadership and the challenges and opportunities that it sees ahead.By Equal Hope

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Christmas Special with Elora Dodd - An Autistic Experience of Christmas 37:45

2y ago37:45

37:45

In this Christmas Special episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast, Georgina Durrant is joined by autistic comedian Elora Dodd to talk about all things Christmas! Elora shares her lived experience of being autistic and provides useful advice about helping autistic children navigate the festive period. Make sure you listen! Elora is an autis…

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S2, E7 - Yolonda Ross, Actress on the Showtime Series "The Chi" 35:45

2y ago35:45

35:45

John McIlwain and Dr. Paris Thomas talk to Yolonda Ross, actress on the Showtime Series, The Chi, about her research with Equal Hope clients and how her interactions shaped her portrayal of her character on The Chi, Jada Washington.By Equal Hope

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Trauma-Sensitive Approaches - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Mel Fisher from THRIVE 51:33

2y ago51:33

51:33

In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast, Georgina Durrant chats to Mel Fisher from Thrive all about Trauma-Sensitive (Trauma Informed) approaches. They discuss why behaviour is communication, why trauma-informed approaches benefit children, common misconceptions of trauma informed approaches and much much more. Relevant resources: …

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S2, E6: Stephanie Willding, CommunityHealth CEO 42:31

2y ago42:31

42:31

John McIlwain and Shari Runner talk to Steph Willding, the CEO of CommunityHealth, a Free & Charitable Health Clinic. CommunityHealth was established as a disruption to the payor-model healthcare system that we have in America. As a disruptor, CommunityHealth & Equal Hope share a lot in common. Listen how our missions coincide.…

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Tracheostomy - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Nana Marfo 51:24

2y ago51:24

51:24

In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast 'SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant', Georgina Durrant chats to Nana Marfo a disability advocate who speaks on the issues faced by disabled people within the labor market and in general society. Nana's fight for a voice and presence all stem from his own experience living with a perman…

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S2, E5 - Chinyere "Chi Chi" Okwu, CEO of EverThrive IL 39:08

2y ago39:08

39:08

Dr. Robin Jones and John McIlwain discuss women's health in the wake of the Supreme Court's Dobb's Decision and its impact upon women's health across the country.By Equal Hope

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S2, E4 - Ms. Erica Barbosa, Equal Hope Survivor 19:46

2y ago19:46

19:46

Ms. Oreletta Garmon, Equal Hope Healthcare Navigator, joins John McIlwain to interview Ms. Oreletta's client, Erica Barbosa. Erica shares her breast cancer story as Ms. Oreletta helps her navigate the barriers she faced. Erica and Ms. Oreletta share a special bond, and you can hear it in Erica's story.…

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Occupational Therapy (OT) - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Kim Griffin 1:06:14

2y ago1:06:14

1:06:14

In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast 'SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant', Georgina Durrant chats to Kim Griffin an occupational therapist and founder of GriffinOT. They chat about the role of an Occupational Therapist (OT), what is meant by sensory processing differences, dyspraxia and much more! Resources linked to this…

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S2, E3: Dr. Melissa Merrick, CEO of Prevent Child Abuse America 39:06

2y ago39:06

39:06

Dr. Pat Robinson & John McIlwain interview Dr. Melissa Merrick, the CEO of Prevent Child Abuse America. Dr. Merrick explains how our childhood stays with us well into our adult lives. Experiences we have as children can dramatically affect our growth and development, even to the point of altering our DNA.…

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S2,E2: Dr. Brandi Jackson, Co-Founder of the Institute for Racial & Cultural Healing 26:48

2y ago26:48

26:48

John McIlwain & Dr. Summer Dewdney discuss healing with Dr. Brandi Jackson, Co-Founder of the Institute for Racial & Cultural Healing. Dr. Jackson speaks passionately about the need for "self-care" in caring for others.By Equal Hope

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Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) - Georgina Durrant in conversation with the PDA Society 58:51

2y ago58:51

58:51

In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast 'SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant', Georgina Durrant chats to Helen Evans (Chief Executive of the PDA Society) and Jilly Davis (Education Advisor at the PDA Society) all about Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). Resources on Twinkl to support learners with a PDA Profile: Top Tips Fo…

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S2, E1 - IL Health & Hospital Association 42:23

2y ago42:23

42:23

On this first episode of Season 2 for Disrupting Privilege: Conversations on Race & Health, John McIlwain and Dr. Robin Jones talk to Lisa Harries & Adam Kohlrus from the Illinois Health & Hospital Association about their new focus on health equity. How does a hospital association, as an association of hospitals across a diverse state such as Illin…

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Dyslexia Screening Bill Special with guests Dr Helen Ross, Matt Hancock and Sharon Hodgson 59:52

2y ago59:52

59:52

In this special episode of SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant, Georgina chats to Dr Helen Ross, Conservative MP Matt Hancock and Labour MP Sharon Hodgson about the Dyslexia Screening Bill that proposes that all children are screened for dyslexia by the end of primary school. Resources on Twinkl to support learners with Dyslexia: Dyslexia Int…

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Stammering - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Musharaf Asghar from Educating Yorkshire 1:12:37

2+ y ago1:12:37

1:12:37

In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast, Georgina Durrant is joined by the inspirational Musharaf Asghar. Musharaf Asghar captured the hearts of the nation in 2013 when, as a schoolboy, he appeared on our screens in the award-winning Channel 4 series Educating Yorkshire. Musharaf, also known as Mushy, joined the series to raise awa…

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Dyslexia, ADHD & Dyspraxia - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Bake off Star Lizzie Acker 44:39

2+ y ago44:39

44:39

In this episode Georgina Durrant chats to Lizzie Acker, star of Channel 4's The Great British Bake off. They discuss Lizzie's experiences growing up with dyslexia, ADHD and dyspraxia. They also discuss her time on Channel 4's The Great British Bake off and the amazing cake she baked to celebrate neurodiversity. Don't miss this episode of our Specia…

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Happy Memorial Day. 1:16

2+ y ago1:16

1:16

Happy Memorial Day.By Lexie and Stephanie Booth

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Explaining Autism to Children - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Nikki Saunders 41:34

2+ y ago41:34

41:34

In this episode, Georgina Durrant talks to Nikki Saunders. Nikki is the author of The Eddie Series, and is a passionate advocate for the autistic community. She has two children and has worked in Special Education. Since the publication of her first book, she has been on a mission to improve provision for autistic children whilst improving awarenes…

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Mental health and Wellbeing - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Sue Atkins 31:26

2+ y ago31:26

31:26

Sue Atkins, 'This Morning', BBC Radio and Disney Family Parenting Expert and former deputy head teacher, joins Georgina Durrant in this episode of 'SEND in the Experts'. They chat about mental health and wellbeing, inclusion, the effects of the pandemic on children and much more. A great listen for teachers, TAs, SENDCos and head teachers. Relevant…

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