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Neurodiversity Bundle

A collection of resources covering a range of neurodiverse topics.

Resources

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Dyslexia Table Tent

Classroom Resource, Teaching Strategies • Attachment

An easy-to-read helpful table tent to help kaiako cater for needs of students with Tīpaopao - Dyslexia.

Webinars

Ruita Taiapa | Poipoia te Pitomata - Dyslexia Teaching Strategies

Dyslexia teaching strategies by Ruita Taiapa at Poipoia te Pitomata | Diverse Learners Symposium 2024.

Past webinar

•66 minutes

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Melinda Webber - Ngā Iho Pūmanawa: Māori Concepts of Giftedness

Melinda is a Professor of Education at Waipapa Taumata Rau / University of Auckland and Pou Matarua (Co-Director) of the Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga Centre of Research Excellence. She leads a number of research projects focused on better understanding the effects of Māori student motivation and academic engagement, culturally sustaining teaching, localised curricula, and enduring school-family-community partnerships for learning. Whakapapa narratives provide a way for teachers and learners to understand the importance of kōrero tuku iho in comprehending their identities and relationships within their environments. In this presentation, Melinda discusses existing concepts of giftedness and use kōrero tuku iho to offer a new perspective on its meaning. By utilising the Mana Model as a framework, she suggests methods for redefining giftedness, exploring its manifestations, and identifying what taitamariki require to realize their potential. We are grateful to Kahu Pūtoi who have made this webinar available to Ako Panuku kaiako.

Past webinar

•29 minutes

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Prof. Tracy Riley - Looking Back as We Look Ahead

Tracy is a Professor of Education and Dean of Postgraduate Research at Massey University. She has extensive experience in gifted and talented education, having led postgraduate programs, authored a Ministry of Education handbook, and overseen national research projects. Tracy serves on the Executive Committee of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Education. Outside of work, she enjoys community life at Ōtaki Beach, spending time with whānau and friends, and takes pride in her 8 talented mokopuna. We are grateful to Kahu Pūtoi who have made this webinar available to Ako Panuku kaiako.

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•22 minutes

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Tracey Rountree - Aroreretini Overview: Laying the Foundation

Tracey Rountree is an ADHD Coach and Workplace Manager at Beehive Health. She has also developed and facilitated parent courses and professional workshops for agencies, organisations and Schools for over ten years. By delivering up-to-date, evidence-based information and strategies that accommodate the ADHD brain, her aim is to increase understanding and acceptance of ADHD to support those affected by the condition. Through her lived experience of ADHD, Tracey can bring a unique personal perspective from both raising ADHD children and being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. Tracey is a Board Member of ADHD New Zealand, with a BSc in Psychology. This presentation aims to create a solid base of understanding for recognising and addressing the complexities of Aroreritini/ADHD in educational contexts. It will define ADHD and explore core characteristics, including inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Attendees will learn about common co-existing conditions and how ADHD presents in different settings. The session will provide practical information for educators and support staff to better understand and support students with ADHD, fostering a more effective learning environment. We are grateful to Kahu Pūtoi who have made this webinar available to Ako Panuku kaiako.

Past webinar

•35 minutes

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Jamie-Leigh Timoti - He Karu, He Taringa, Altogether Autism

Jamie-Leigh is a facilitator at Altogether Autism, primarily working with whānau Māori and kura. Jamie-Leigh shares the mahi she is undertaking alongside Jessica Hita to develop a range of resources from a te ao Māori lens to support those with autism, along with their whānau. We are grateful to Kahu Pūtoi who have made this webinar available to Ako Panuku kaiako.

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•26 minutes

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Ruita Taiapa - Ngā Rautaki Whakaako i Ngā Tauira Tīpaopao Kupu

He uri a Ruita nō Ngāti Porou, nō Rongowhakaata, nō Ngāti Ranginui, nō Maahanga anō hoki. Kua neke atu i te 20 tau ia e whakaako ana, ka mutu, he tonotono hoki ia mā Te Hua Kawariki Educational Trust. Ka kōrerotia e Ruita ngā rautaki kua ākona e ia hei tautoko ake i āna ākonga tīpaopao kupu. Ko tāna, he tiki ake i ngā momo rautaki hei whakaako i te reo matatini me ngā rautaki hei whakaako i ngā tamariki tīpaopao kupu, ka whakakaohia ai ki ētahi akoranga whāiti hei tuku ki āna tauira. Mātāmua rā ki a ia te kimi i ngā rautaki e tika ana mā tēnā ākonga, mā tēnā ākonga, me ō rātou motuhaketanga katoa. We are grateful to Kahu Pūtoi who have made this webinar available to Ako Panuku kaiako.

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•26 meneti

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Jenny Tebbutt - Making the Difference for Those Who Learn Differently

Jenny Tebbutt is an Educational Consultant at Raising Achievement. She has 25 years' experience working with neurodiversity and at-risk learners and has authored two books on the subject: a Handbook for schools and a guide for parents. Jenny provides PLD opportunities to schools and organisations, and works with whānau and ākonga, from early childhood through to adults. This session explores the following kaupapa: - Understanding and identifying the additional needs of your learner. - What are underpinning cognitive weaknesses and how do they impact learners? - Support services you can access to assist learners achieve their potential. - Maximising achievement and potential through her approach. We are grateful to Kahu Pūtoi who have made this webinar available to Ako Panuku kaiako.

Past webinar

•28 minutes

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Jessica Hita & Tuhoro Paki - Takiwātanga From a Te Ao Māori Perspective

Jessica Hita and Tuhoro Paki are mātua to a taonga takiwātanga, Te Aurere, who ignited their passion to work in this space more. Jess is a Treaty Lawyer and a strong advocate within the wider whai kaha community, being involved in Enabling Good Lives Waikato. Tuhoro is a Policy and Strategy Manager at Waikato-Tainui and is passionate about supporting and realising the aspirations of whānau, marae, hapū and iwi. As mātua to a taonga takiwātanga, Jessica and Tuhoro share their lived experience of living with takiwātanga and how whānau and professionals can incorporate more inclusive practices through a te ao Māori lens. We are grateful to Kahu Pūtoi who have made this webinar available to Ako Panuku kaiako.

Past webinar

•39 minutes

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Pip Rimene & Mike Styles - Dyslexia | What Now?

Nō te tau 2022 i kaha aro mātou ki tētahi o ā mātou tama, ka mutu, he nui anō tā mātou urupounamu atu ki a mātou anō mō te āhua o ana matea ako. Ko tā mātou i whakatau ai, he tamaiti takiwā tēnei, ā, nāwai rā ka toro atu mātou ki te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga, ki te kaimātai hauora hinengaro, kia whakamātauhia ā-ōkawatia nei te tamaiti nei. Ko tā rātou, ka toru tau pea te roa o tā mātou tatari kia whakamātauria te tamaiti nei. Nā, ka hōhā mārika mātou i runga anō i te whakaaro, e kore e taea te tatari mō ngā tau e toru i tēnei ao mātauranga nei! Nō muri mai i tēnei ka toro atu mātou ki tētahi nō te hapori whānui, ā, ka utua ia ki te mahi i āna mahi. I tika tā mātou i whakatau ai mō te takiwātanga, heoi, he matea ako anō i ara ake, ā, ko te tīpaopao kupu tērā. I toro atu mātou ki a SPELD, ki ētahi atu anō hoki kia tautoko i te tamaiti nei, engari kāore ā rātou rauemi reo Māori. Nā konei i waihanga ai mātou i tā mātou ake rauemi, ā, koinei te kaupapa o te kōrero nei. We are grateful to Kahu Pūtoi who have made this webinar available to Ako Panuku kaiako.

Past webinar

•31 minutes

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