Teachers Don't Have Adequate Training - An Honest Teacher Perspective on Special Needs & Neurodivergence in the Classroom

In this episode of Navigating Neurodivergence and Special Needs with Little Superheroes, Jess sits down with Breanna May, the founder of The Mind School and an advocate for transforming education to better support neurodivergent children. Bree shares her personal journey as a teacher who left the traditional system to create meaningful change and actionable insights for parents navigating outdated school structures. Together, they discuss systemic challenges, mindset shifts, and practical steps for empowering neurodivergent kids both in and outside the classroom.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• The systemic issues in traditional education and how they affect neurodivergent kids.
• Why parents play the most critical role in their child’s growth and empowerment.
• How to advocate effectively for your child’s needs within a rigid school system.
• Practical strategies to create harmony at home and support your child’s individual strengths.
• The importance of emotional intelligence in children’s development and the role of mindset in parenting.

Key Takeaways:

• The education system often fails to meet the needs of neurodivergent kids due to a lack of resources, teacher training, and outdated structures.
• Parents are their child’s most influential teachers and advocates—empowering your child starts at home.
• Advocacy in schools should focus on factual, unemotional communication for the best results.
• Emphasizing a child’s strengths and framing diagnoses as “superpowers” can transform their confidence and outlook.
• Incorporating music, visualization, and play-based learning are powerful tools for creating engagement and harmony.

This Week’s Highlights:

• Weekly Kryptonite:
  Jess reflects on how systemic limitations in education can leave teachers and parents feeling powerless to meet the unique needs of neurodivergent kids.
• Wonder Woman Moment:
  Bree shares how a parent incorporated visualization and mindset strategies to empower their neurodivergent child, transforming how they approached challenges at school and home.

About the Guest:

Breanna May is an educator, mindset coach, and founder of The Mind School, a platform dedicated to teaching emotional intelligence and mindset strategies to parents, educators, and individuals. Driven by her frustration with a broken education system, Bree has built programs that empower families and create meaningful change for neurodivergent kids.

Connect with Bree:

• IG: @iambreannamay
• Podcast: https://www.breannamay.com/podcast
• FB : https://www.facebook.com/iambreannamay

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Consultation & Training Services: We also offer consultation and training services to childcare centres and schools with special needs departments. If you know anyone who could benefit, please contact us 0410 053 611 / [e-mail]

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