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The guests and viewers of my show, Epilepsy Gangster, find respite and freedom very sacred to the entire families' presence of mind--and a factor in reducing the frequency of seizures in themselves or their loved ones. Please help David's House. Tim Ulmer, creator & host of Epilepsy Gangster www.epilepsygangster.com
Tim supported: 🏡 Approve David’s House: Urgent Respite Care for Kids with Disabilities!I know what it's like to be like those kids because I've been abused before. We've reached out to Blair Boyer with no solution. The principal was a master manipulator who discriminated against me. Ever since I graduated from that school, I've developed PTSD to the point where it hinders my ability to learn. It hindered me during my high school years due to the horrendous trauma I've faced. We need action immediately.
Anonymous supported: Call a Royal Commission into South Australian Primary and Secondary EducationAs a parent to our 4 year old son who is not neurodivergent, this is a big concern we have for him having to conform to sitting, listening and learning when he starts school next year. As a busy boy he needs to move his body, it helps with focus and learning and watching him develop at home we have concerns for how he will be treated at school next year. He will move, fidget, seek sensory feedback through moving, touching others. This is such an important petition that is so very needed for neurodivergent children, but also for our non neurodivergent kids so schools can look at the benefits for ALL kids to have the bumper model in place. Thank you for putting this together! I hope you continue to inspire
Joel supported: Require Schools to Replace Whole Body Listening with Inclusive Listening MethodsThe amount of nervous energy and emotional exhaustion it takes to sit still and focus on class left my daughter desperately wanting to avoid school completely. It was only once diagnosed and we understood, did we change her mode of learning to online for the last few years of her school career. She suddenly turned into a high achiever and this continued into university. A stark contrast to a few years ago when she barely attended school and came home drained and exhausted. The daily hypervigilance took all her energy, and she had no reserves left to absorb new information! Teachers assumed she was incapable or lazy. Her self-esteem plummeted. Please understand that not all brains absorb information the same way!
Cami supported: Require Schools to Replace Whole Body Listening with Inclusive Listening MethodsBelonging starts with inclusion. Only when students feel safe to be themselves, and are accepted as their true selves, can they feel belonging. If we want students to engage with school, we need to change systems and practices to meet the needs of the students rather than simply expecting students to confirm to normative expectations - it causes huge anxiety for neurodivergent students
Jessica supported: Require Schools to Replace Whole Body Listening with Inclusive Listening MethodsTheir situation is so desperate, and without permanent residency, it seems tragically impossible for their parents, who are battling cancer, to survive. This is why I became concerned about this issue.
Seungho supported: A Mother’s Plea: Help Keep My Family Together in AustraliaAs a family who just got told my son doesn’t meet eligibility criteria for NDIS early intervention last week by our local NDIS partner we feel deeply about this issue. I will not allow my child to become more disabled by removing the supports we have in place - at home after countless hours of research to provide better support for his needs, at his new school which we now pay for due to a terrible experience last year, in his community where we access autism friendly playgroups - just so NDIS can see he DOES have a developmental delay, he DOES require intensive and significant support which is documented in his OT report, his EAP and multiple assessments and screening tests. We are SO lucky to have his paediatrician appointment coming up and I have the privilege of being able to advocate for him. Not every family has the capacity, the mental health, the money, the time, the resources or access. Every child deserves to thrive!!!
Hannah supported: Our Schools Are in Crisis – Why Are We Still Ignoring Inclusive Education?I work in education. The problem I see is that we are trying to Squeeze these kids into classes that are too large and overwhelming, creating sensory overload and anxiety. Also, classrooms are too small without the ability to provide calm areas, sensory areas, movement breaks etc….
Teachers no matter how talented, can not possibly manage class sizes of over 24 kids - with a third of that class being diagnosed Neurodiverse, and possibly meet every child’s individual needs and IEPs… but this is the reality of what’s expected. Teachers are burning out and children’s needs can’t be met at these ratios.
Brianna supported: Our Schools Are in Crisis – Why Are We Still Ignoring Inclusive Education?Being a former teacher, I can see the change. It’s a disaster happening before our very eyes
Wendy supported: Our Schools Are in Crisis – Why Are We Still Ignoring Inclusive Education?Our children are being failed at every level. Teachers are not trained to understand neurodiversity and how to create a neuroaffirming environment so all children can be safe and learn to the best of their abilities.
Tara supported: Our Schools Are in Crisis – Why Are We Still Ignoring Inclusive Education?You’re not alone — a community of supporters is ready to back you.
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