4. Supporting neurodiverse teachers with Catrina Lowri

The SEND Network Podcast

In this episode of the SEND Network Podcast, Izzy is joined by Catrina Lowri, a Neurodiversity and Inclusion consultant with lived experience working as a neurodivergent teacher, employee and employer. They discussed how to support neurodiverse teachers in your school.

We covered a range of topics, including:

• Universal support for all teachers
• Moving into mid or senior leadership roles
• The social part of work

About Catrina

Catrina is a Neurodiversity and Inclusion consultant with lived experience working as a neurodivergent teacher, employee and employer. She is also co-founder of Neuroteachers facebook group, which is a support network for neurodiverse educators from around the world.

Find the facebook page here: Neuroteachers- autism, neurodiversity and inclusion support for educators

Contact Catrina

• Twitter/X: @neuroteachers
• Instagram: @neuroteachersuk
• Book a meeting [e-mail]

More information and resources

Here is a list of blog posts Catrina referenced in the episode.

• Inclusion for teachers - 4 case studies about best practice in supporting ND teachers
• My experience as an ND teacher and Masking
• 5 tips for recruiting ND teachers

The SEND Network
For more information and resources, access the Podcast Discussion Room here: https://send-network.co.uk/rooms/the-send-network-podcast
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