Dirk Josephs @Adhdad2024
Long-time educationalist and father to a son with ADHD at severe severity. Raising awareness of the impact of ADHD on parents and siblings. UK Joined February 2024-
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So frustrating when the school don't communicate with me appropriately. Wilf missed part of a lesson today - but no reason given to me by teacher. Turns out he was dysregulated and asked to exit several times but was ignored. Why should I hear it from him.
I have just realised that in 'Picture of You', Boyzone sing 'You will be there'. Not 'Doobidoobidare.' My way is better.
A really timely reminder that individual teachers make a significant difference to a child's experience!
A really timely reminder that individual teachers make a significant difference to a child's experience!
Wilf got into school on time yesterday. The school forgot to mark him present. I got an email to say he was absent. I phoned Wilf - causing his phone to go off in a lesson. He was pulled out of the lesson for just having a phone. It took the school 90 mins to apologise to him.
The politicising of education has always been distasteful, but this is fully offensive. It's not about parties. It's not about badly flawed metrics. It's about teachers struggling in challenging times to do their very best for children.
The politicising of education has always been distasteful, but this is fully offensive. It's not about parties. It's not about badly flawed metrics. It's about teachers struggling in challenging times to do their very best for children.
Yes. The UK Curriculum is outdated, unfit for purpose and is not meeting the needs of children or the workplace. It is time for us to stop and think about what we really want out of education for tomorrow's generation. adhdad2024.wixsite.com/adhdad/post/ed…
Yes. The UK Curriculum is outdated, unfit for purpose and is not meeting the needs of children or the workplace. It is time for us to stop and think about what we really want out of education for tomorrow's generation. adhdad2024.wixsite.com/adhdad/post/ed…
#WorldBookDay2024 is here and it's fantastic to see such enthusiasm for reading all across the nation. I think it's really important, however, to note that this can be a tough day for SEND kids. Routine is disrupted and expectations are high. Spare a thought for them!
It's easy to criticise the current education system from within and without - in this blog I explore practical changes that could be made for the better. wix.to/rvoli9O #newblogpost #edutwitter @educationgovuk
Why are we so interested #SuperTuesday2024? Not just because of the economic and foreign policy ramifications of the next presidency but because the outcome of this election will be a signal for global attitudes, morality and our ability to exist as rational humans.
My son's school have decided that since his needs can't be met in the classroom he will attend for only half a day. When I asked how the timetable could be amended to ensure he continued to make progress I was told that his behavg in the classroom was 'the only focus'.
Photo credit to my 12 year old. I'm so proud that he loves his trains and is happy to own that and that he lives in a world where the vast majority are supportive of his passion and individuality! @GWRHelp @networkrail
Couldn't agree more. Education is about bringing children into connection with the world. This should be meaningful, inspiring and - here's the kicker - fun. Let's try to get to that place and get away from meaningless presenteeism obsession!
Couldn't agree more. Education is about bringing children into connection with the world. This should be meaningful, inspiring and - here's the kicker - fun. Let's try to get to that place and get away from meaningless presenteeism obsession!
“Every day is important apparently”. So will fines be applied to all those education authorities that are not providing an education for those with learning disabilities? Surely, it has to work both ways? @DamianHinds
Not only this - solving the problem of absenteeism in schools will not fix the problem of UK education. We need to work out what we want and why we are doing it. Fast.
Not only this - solving the problem of absenteeism in schools will not fix the problem of UK education. We need to work out what we want and why we are doing it. Fast.
Anyone else think it's time to etcha-sketch UK education? Let's take the needle off the record and work out what we want for children, how that can be delivered fairly by schools and how educational and behavioural needs can be met. Sticking plasters don't work. #edutwitter
Staggering and yet sadly unsurprising that when the school thought Wilf was absent today, they messaged immediately to ask where he was. When I called to ask for a meeting it took four weeks to arrange and the the key staff member forgot to come. Presenteeism is not education.
This is right at the heart of the issue. Teachers aren't given the time or effective training to deal with situations in which standard 'discipline' approaches will worsen the situation. Sadly it means that needs are not met and that all pupils suffer when dysregulation occurs.
This is right at the heart of the issue. Teachers aren't given the time or effective training to deal with situations in which standard 'discipline' approaches will worsen the situation. Sadly it means that needs are not met and that all pupils suffer when dysregulation occurs.
You can choose to give the child a pen. Or you can choose to escalate an already dysregulated child
You can choose to give the child a pen. Or you can choose to escalate an already dysregulated child
Before we meddle with holidays, perhaps some questions should be asked about the purpose of termtime? Overworked teachers delivering outdated curricula for flawed assessment to over-full classes while battling bureaucracy in a system that confuses qualification with education.
Before we meddle with holidays, perhaps some questions should be asked about the purpose of termtime? Overworked teachers delivering outdated curricula for flawed assessment to over-full classes while battling bureaucracy in a system that confuses qualification with education.
This sounds simple - but it's critically important. The ability to ground or to hold on to rationality in a state of dysregulation is almost entirely absent. Techniques and responses have to be so engrained as to be as natural as retracting one's hand from a hot surface!
This sounds simple - but it's critically important. The ability to ground or to hold on to rationality in a state of dysregulation is almost entirely absent. Techniques and responses have to be so engrained as to be as natural as retracting one's hand from a hot surface!
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I find stress a major trigger in making my conditions acute. Although it is documented as a contributor to unwellness I find professionals and mainstream society don't take it seriously. It's only after I haven't killed myself or done something bizarre does anyone accept it. 1/5
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@Adhdad2024 Just got around to reading this. I think you make really good points. I think if the system was better, curriculum more relevant, assessment more suitable (I like rethinking assessments work on this), then I believe there would be much less need for EHCPs or SEND provision.
Well I'm feeling better this evening than yesterday evening. Even this morning I felt rough. My emotions feel too intense when I'm like that. It makes living absolutely unbearable. Thank you everyone for being so supportive and kind 💜. I'm sorry for being a pain.
I think the promethazine made me tired enough to have a brief nap. Feel ok now.
@Adhdad2024 It’s one of those experiences I don’t think I’ll ever be able to forget, to be honest. Gathering with people from all walks of life in the local park I would run though every morning to mourn, and seeing those same people shoved and pushed to the ground. Still can’t believe it
Today I'm recording my father's memoir. I hope it will be available on Audible soon.
Undiagnosed, Misdiagnosed and Forgotten ADHD in girls & women @adhd_girls @ADHDwomenPUB @ADHDwiseUK @ADHDwomen @profamandakirby @ION_Diversity missingperspectives.com//posts/undiagn…
Hear from 14 year old Imogen about how the government's attendance campaign, and the idea that attendance in school should be prioritised over everything else, makes her feel. Is this inclusion? autisticgirlsnetwork.org/response-to-th… #neurodivergent #autismawareness #inclusiveeducation
Totally - let’s ditch behaviour talk and instead talk about participation and engagement? (Maybe others have better suggestions.)
@CommonSenseSLT @DivergentSLT @ElaineMcgreevy @AQuinnUnbroken @elly_chapple @emgntdivergence @milton_damian @DrAmyPearson @KieranRose7 @Autistic_Doc @AutisticDoctor Should we be concerned that an ancient and now largely disproved 'behaviour' intervention seems to have found its way into NICE pages? Yes, we should. This does not have buy-in from the autistic communities, barring a very few enthusiasts.
My flowers have opened up.
They were giving out flowers today in Church so I've got mine in a little vase. The daffodil is actually my favourite flower.
Maybe it would make more sense for some (all?) of the money that’s being spent on attendance media campaigns to be spent on supporting children with SEND instead.
You’re NOT lazy. You’re exhausted AF from being in a constant state of stress. -Dr. Jen
@warwickmansell I think there needs to be a distinction between elective home educators and home educating out of necessity because parents have been left with no other option. The government needs to decide if they make schools better or help families home edding?
This tale is so familiar and so wrong. What is about children who have additional needs that makes them unworthy of education? why is our ed system so exclusionary? why does it cause so much distress to children and familes who need support?
“Fines, health needs & a poor learning environment are among the reasons for the rise in children taken out of school” Enforce attendance, SEND ignored, unauthorise MH absence. @NotFineinSchool @CYPMentalHealth @SEC_Tweets @SpcialNdsJungle theguardian.com/education/2024…
As I navigate the demanding path of retaking my maths qualification at 21 while living with a disability, I am reminded of my unwavering strength and perseverance. This journey may be tough, but I am tougher, and success is within my grasp. #StrengthThroughAdversity #mathsjourney…
Thanks to Hannah & colleagues from Springfield School in Crewe for their engagement in the final training session as part of the training element of their journey towards achieving our ADHD Friendly School Award. ☂️ @CheshireEast @CheshireEastHPB @colinfoley75993 @rachelrushton_
This rebuttal of @mathewparris3's column denying ADHD exists is as thoughtful, accurate and kind as his was fanciful, unscientific and cruel. Investigate the numbers by all means but don't drag disabled children into the culture wars. @jessiehewitson inews.co.uk/opinion/matthe…
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