Louise Rogers
@ouisierr.bsky.social
Parent Peer Mentor, Coordinator and Board Member for School Can't Australia. Qualified Primary School Teacher. Former IT Professional. Loves dogs, reading, singing, jazz & improvised music.
https://www.schoolcantaustralia.com.au/
https://www.schoolcantaustralia.com.au/
What Parents Say About School Can't - The Report is Out
We recruited families from School Can't Australia's parent/carer peer community, to participate in a research project, collating narratives of School Can't, what works and what doesn't.
www.schoolcantaustralia.com.au/sca-articles...
We recruited families from School Can't Australia's parent/carer peer community, to participate in a research project, collating narratives of School Can't, what works and what doesn't.
www.schoolcantaustralia.com.au/sca-articles...
What Parents Say About School Can't — School Can’t Australia
In October 2024, Kara Weaving and Kirsten Blaess partnered with School Can’t Australia to conduct a qualitative study, exploring practices families find effective or ineffective in supportin...
www.schoolcantaustralia.com.au
September 8, 2025 at 11:07 AM
What Parents Say About School Can't - The Report is Out
We recruited families from School Can't Australia's parent/carer peer community, to participate in a research project, collating narratives of School Can't, what works and what doesn't.
www.schoolcantaustralia.com.au/sca-articles...
We recruited families from School Can't Australia's parent/carer peer community, to participate in a research project, collating narratives of School Can't, what works and what doesn't.
www.schoolcantaustralia.com.au/sca-articles...
Reposted by Louise Rogers
Six-year-old Mary Walker, who flies into inexplicable rages when everything in her immediate environment goes bleepy bloopy bleep blorp, has reportedly been called “a spoiled brat” by helpful well-wishers.
“Spoiled” autistic child would rather not be in constant sensory hell
An “overly pampered” autistic child would prefer to not feel like everything is perpetually flashing, screeching and smacking her directly in the brain, sources have confirmed. Six-year-old Mary Walk...
thedailytism.com
July 16, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Six-year-old Mary Walker, who flies into inexplicable rages when everything in her immediate environment goes bleepy bloopy bleep blorp, has reportedly been called “a spoiled brat” by helpful well-wishers.
School Can’t Australia’s Lived Experience Panel, recorded on November 19th, 2024, is now available to watch on our website.
www.schoolcantaustralia.com.au/resources-ar...
www.schoolcantaustralia.com.au/resources-ar...
School Can’t Australia’s Lived Experience Panel — School Can’t Australia
On 19th November 2024, School Can’t Australia and Tandem hosted a Lived Experience Panel. 200 people attended. The recording of this event can be found here . Host: Natasha Siryj, Board memb...
www.schoolcantaustralia.com.au
March 9, 2025 at 11:06 AM
School Can’t Australia’s Lived Experience Panel, recorded on November 19th, 2024, is now available to watch on our website.
www.schoolcantaustralia.com.au/resources-ar...
www.schoolcantaustralia.com.au/resources-ar...
Excellent article featuring interview with Dr Tom Brunzell from Berry Street
educationdaily.au/general/prim...
educationdaily.au/general/prim...
What can educators do to help stem drop in school attendance rates? - EducationDaily
A new report by the Productivity Commission this week has revealed more children are missing school than a decade ago.
educationdaily.au
March 9, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Excellent article featuring interview with Dr Tom Brunzell from Berry Street
educationdaily.au/general/prim...
educationdaily.au/general/prim...
Reposted by Louise Rogers
"The irony of segregating children in order to allow them to belong is absurd." - Dr. Priya Lalvani
youtu.be/X5lgZERePTg?...
youtu.be/X5lgZERePTg?...
Battle Fatigue: The Fight for Inclusive Education with Dr. Priya Lalvani
YouTube video by Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education
youtu.be
March 6, 2025 at 8:12 PM
"The irony of segregating children in order to allow them to belong is absurd." - Dr. Priya Lalvani
youtu.be/X5lgZERePTg?...
youtu.be/X5lgZERePTg?...
Our next episode of The School Can't Experience is out now!!!
This weeks' episode is entitled "Home Education: Busting Myths and Misunderstandings' with Pavlina McMaster from the Home Education Network.
Spotify:
open.spotify.com/episode/2yHa...
This weeks' episode is entitled "Home Education: Busting Myths and Misunderstandings' with Pavlina McMaster from the Home Education Network.
Spotify:
open.spotify.com/episode/2yHa...
#5 - Home Education: Busting Myths and Misunderstandings with Pavlina McMaster
The School Can't Experience · Episode
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March 9, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Our next episode of The School Can't Experience is out now!!!
This weeks' episode is entitled "Home Education: Busting Myths and Misunderstandings' with Pavlina McMaster from the Home Education Network.
Spotify:
open.spotify.com/episode/2yHa...
This weeks' episode is entitled "Home Education: Busting Myths and Misunderstandings' with Pavlina McMaster from the Home Education Network.
Spotify:
open.spotify.com/episode/2yHa...
The School Can't Experience Podcast is LIVE. We're very happy to be able to share with you the first 4 episode.
Buzzsprout (Links to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and many other platforms):
schoolcantexperience.buzzsprout.com/2447546/follow
YouTube:
www.youtube.com/@TheSchoolCa...
Buzzsprout (Links to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and many other platforms):
schoolcantexperience.buzzsprout.com/2447546/follow
YouTube:
www.youtube.com/@TheSchoolCa...
The School Can't Experience
For parents and caregivers of young people who struggle to attend school, and related education and health professionals. We share experiences and insights into what is going on for our young people a...
schoolcantexperience.buzzsprout.com
February 19, 2025 at 9:47 AM
The School Can't Experience Podcast is LIVE. We're very happy to be able to share with you the first 4 episode.
Buzzsprout (Links to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and many other platforms):
schoolcantexperience.buzzsprout.com/2447546/follow
YouTube:
www.youtube.com/@TheSchoolCa...
Buzzsprout (Links to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and many other platforms):
schoolcantexperience.buzzsprout.com/2447546/follow
YouTube:
www.youtube.com/@TheSchoolCa...
Reposted by Louise Rogers
Textbooks tend to describe autism negatively, which is NOT GREAT as these books "often play a large part in shaping the perspectives & knowledge of future educators & practitioners." Time to re-evaluate such materials & create more inclusive, supportive environments.
www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/202...
www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/202...
Study uncovers disparity between how textbooks and self-advocates discuss autism
A study reveals a disconnect between how undergraduate adapted physical education textbooks and autistic self-advocates discuss autism, highlighting the need to revise educational materials to better ...
www.ualberta.ca
January 23, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Textbooks tend to describe autism negatively, which is NOT GREAT as these books "often play a large part in shaping the perspectives & knowledge of future educators & practitioners." Time to re-evaluate such materials & create more inclusive, supportive environments.
www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/202...
www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/202...
Find our January 2025 media releases here:
Back to school distress for School Can't families, &
School Can't Australia Frequently Asked Questions
www.schoolcantaustralia.com.au/media
Back to school distress for School Can't families, &
School Can't Australia Frequently Asked Questions
www.schoolcantaustralia.com.au/media
School can’t, not school refusal — School Can’t Australia
Media coverage of families caring for children or young people experiencing school attendance difficulties. Push to change lens from willful behaviour issue to mental health issue. School system inc...
www.schoolcantaustralia.com.au
January 21, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Find our January 2025 media releases here:
Back to school distress for School Can't families, &
School Can't Australia Frequently Asked Questions
www.schoolcantaustralia.com.au/media
Back to school distress for School Can't families, &
School Can't Australia Frequently Asked Questions
www.schoolcantaustralia.com.au/media
May 2025 bring a kinder, more compassionate world. Stay curious! To borrow a phrase from Dr. Greene, "People do well when they can".
January 1, 2025 at 4:07 AM
May 2025 bring a kinder, more compassionate world. Stay curious! To borrow a phrase from Dr. Greene, "People do well when they can".
Gingerbread Panopticon
The elf on the shelf is an agent of the surveillance state (he works here)
December 25, 2024 at 10:12 PM
Gingerbread Panopticon
Reposted by Louise Rogers
my.chartered.college/research-hub...
We’ve been informed this work is already making a huge difference for neurodivergent students! #CharteredColl
#Autism #ADHD #dyspraxia #TS #SEND #hypermobility
This link should work
We’ve been informed this work is already making a huge difference for neurodivergent students! #CharteredColl
#Autism #ADHD #dyspraxia #TS #SEND #hypermobility
This link should work
Physical health challenges in neurodivergent children and young people : My College
Jane Green MBE FCCT, Founder and Chair of SEDSConnective Introduction As a former assistant headteacher who focused on supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), I ...
my.chartered.college
December 1, 2024 at 8:53 PM
my.chartered.college/research-hub...
We’ve been informed this work is already making a huge difference for neurodivergent students! #CharteredColl
#Autism #ADHD #dyspraxia #TS #SEND #hypermobility
This link should work
We’ve been informed this work is already making a huge difference for neurodivergent students! #CharteredColl
#Autism #ADHD #dyspraxia #TS #SEND #hypermobility
This link should work
Accommodations reduce stress load. Each problem solved is one less stressor.
Image Credit: The Chronically Resilient OT
November 21, 2024 at 11:12 PM
Accommodations reduce stress load. Each problem solved is one less stressor.
Image Credit: The Chronically Resilient OT
Sometimes we can be clever about accommodation design and proactively cater to everyone.
Image Credit: Michael Giangreco
Image Credit: Michael Giangreco
November 21, 2024 at 11:09 PM
Sometimes we can be clever about accommodation design and proactively cater to everyone.
Image Credit: Michael Giangreco
Image Credit: Michael Giangreco
Sometimes we can use an accommodation to support one person.
Image Credit: @flyingmouse365
Image Credit: @flyingmouse365
November 21, 2024 at 11:04 PM
Sometimes we can use an accommodation to support one person.
Image Credit: @flyingmouse365
Image Credit: @flyingmouse365
We can't address all difficulties, all at the same time.
Image Credit: Milani Creative
Image Credit: Milani Creative
November 21, 2024 at 10:59 PM
We can't address all difficulties, all at the same time.
Image Credit: Milani Creative
Image Credit: Milani Creative
When difficulties compound, so do feelings. They become much harder to sort out and unpack.
Image Credit: Grant Snider, Incidental Comics
Image Credit: Grant Snider, Incidental Comics
November 21, 2024 at 10:44 PM
When difficulties compound, so do feelings. They become much harder to sort out and unpack.
Image Credit: Grant Snider, Incidental Comics
Image Credit: Grant Snider, Incidental Comics
Behaviour Management practice is adult behaviour. Our practices are our behaviours.
Image Credit: @tomgauld.bsky.social
Image Credit: @tomgauld.bsky.social
November 21, 2024 at 10:38 PM
Behaviour Management practice is adult behaviour. Our practices are our behaviours.
Image Credit: @tomgauld.bsky.social
Image Credit: @tomgauld.bsky.social
Image Credit: Milani Creative
November 21, 2024 at 10:30 PM
Image Credit: Milani Creative
Behaviour management practice is adult behaviour towards children. We've been taught to ignore children's distress, to ignore their feelings, not to help them when they are having a hard time, so we won't reinforce behaviour that is inconvenient to adults.
November 21, 2024 at 10:16 PM
Behaviour management practice is adult behaviour towards children. We've been taught to ignore children's distress, to ignore their feelings, not to help them when they are having a hard time, so we won't reinforce behaviour that is inconvenient to adults.
I haven't worked out how to bookmark, so reposting.
#Podcasters this is vital info via @earworthy.bsky.social. ✨
How Narrative Structure Can Attract More Listeners -- indie podcasters must attract new listeners while keeping their initial audience.
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November 20, 2024 at 11:39 PM
I haven't worked out how to bookmark, so reposting.
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Come along to our free online event!!!
Tuesday November 19th, 11:30am AEDT
Sponsored by Tandem Carers
Register to attend via: schoolcantaustralia.com.au/events
This event will be recorded.
Tuesday November 19th, 11:30am AEDT
Sponsored by Tandem Carers
Register to attend via: schoolcantaustralia.com.au/events
This event will be recorded.
November 18, 2024 at 8:56 AM
Come along to our free online event!!!
Tuesday November 19th, 11:30am AEDT
Sponsored by Tandem Carers
Register to attend via: schoolcantaustralia.com.au/events
This event will be recorded.
Tuesday November 19th, 11:30am AEDT
Sponsored by Tandem Carers
Register to attend via: schoolcantaustralia.com.au/events
This event will be recorded.