In this episode of the School Can't Experience Podcast, host Leisa Reichelt speaks with Kate Broderick, a dual qualified speech therapist and occupational therapist, about the transition from behaviorism to a relationship-based approach in education. 

Kate shares her personal journey as a parent of neurodivergent children and discusses the importance of building trust-based relationships to create safer and more inclusive learning environments. 

They consider the challenges and strategies for advocating for educational transformation and the critical role of nervous system safety in child development. Kate also introduces her upcoming book as a resource for teachers and parents.

00:00 Welcome to the School Can't Experience Podcast

00:26 Meet Kate Broderick: A Dual Qualified Therapist and School Can't Mum

01:04 Understanding Neurodivergence and Parenting

06:54 Challenges and Strategies in School Environments

14:39 Behavioral vs. Relational Approaches in Education

18:22 Building Trust and Relationships in Schools

22:26 Advocacy and Resources for Parents

30:35 Kate's Upcoming Book and Final Thoughts

37:08 Conclusion and Resources

Recommended Resources

• Dr Ross Greene, Lives in the Balance: https://livesinthebalance.org/
• Dr Mona Delahooke: https://monadelahooke.com/
• Dr Vanessa LaPointe: https://drvanessalapointe.com/
• Maggie Dent: https://www.maggiedent.com/
• Gordon Neufeld, The Neufeld Institute: https://www.neufeldinstitute.org/
• Reframing Autism: https://reframingautism.org.au/
• Belongside Families: https://belongsidefamilies.org.au/

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