#3 - Advocating for Accommodations
02/05/25 • 30 min
Welcome to the third episode of the School Can't Experience Podcast by School Can't Australia. Hosted by Leisa Reichelt and featuring Tiffany Westphal and Louise Rogers. This episode explores:
- strategies for working with schools to obtain supports and accommodations for children struggling with school attendance,
- personal stories and practical advice,
- discuss legislative protections to empower parents in advocating effectively for their children's needs,
- the necessity of ongoing reassessment of accommodations, and
- alternative educational pathways
Useful resources:
- Disability Standards for Education Act (Australia) - https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2005L00767/latest/text
- NCCD - Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (Australia) - https://www.nccd.edu.au/
- Lives in the Balance (Dr Ross Greene’s Collaborative and Proactive Solutions) - https://livesinthebalance.org/
- School Can’t Australia Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/schoolphobiaschoolrefusalaustralia
- Make a donation to School Can’t Australia - https://www.schoolcantaustralia.com.au/get-involved
If you are a parent of carer in Australia and experiencing distress, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or contact the Parent Help Line. - https://kidshelpline.com.au/parents/issues/how-parentline-can-help-you
You can contact us to volunteer to share your School Can't story or some feedback via email on [email protected]
Disclaimer
The content of this podcast is based on personal lived experiences and is shared for informational and storytelling purposes only. It should not be treated as medical, psychological, or professional advice under any circumstances. If you have concerns about your health or well-being, please seek guidance from a doctor, therapist, or other qualified professional.
Welcome to the third episode of the School Can't Experience Podcast by School Can't Australia. Hosted by Leisa Reichelt and featuring Tiffany Westphal and Louise Rogers. This episode explores:
- strategies for working with schools to obtain supports and accommodations for children struggling with school attendance,
- personal stories and practical advice,
- discuss legislative protections to empower parents in advocating effectively for their children's needs,
- the necessity of ongoing reassessment of accommodations, and
- alternative educational pathways
Useful resources:
- Disability Standards for Education Act (Australia) - https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2005L00767/latest/text
- NCCD - Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (Australia) - https://www.nccd.edu.au/
- Lives in the Balance (Dr Ross Greene’s Collaborative and Proactive Solutions) - https://livesinthebalance.org/
- School Can’t Australia Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/schoolphobiaschoolrefusalaustralia
- Make a donation to School Can’t Australia - https://www.schoolcantaustralia.com.au/get-involved
If you are a parent of carer in Australia and experiencing distress, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or contact the Parent Help Line. - https://kidshelpline.com.au/parents/issues/how-parentline-can-help-you
You can contact us to volunteer to share your School Can't story or some feedback via email on [email protected]
Disclaimer
The content of this podcast is based on personal lived experiences and is shared for informational and storytelling purposes only. It should not be treated as medical, psychological, or professional advice under any circumstances. If you have concerns about your health or well-being, please seek guidance from a doctor, therapist, or other qualified professional.
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#2 - From Awareness to Action
In the second episode of the School Can't Experience Podcast, host Leisa Reichelt, joined by Tiffany Westphal and Louise Rogers, explore:
- the critical role parents and carers play in supporting young people struggling with 'School Can't' ,
- recognizing early signs of distress, understanding the importance of the young person's perspective,
- and the pitfalls of dismissing their struggles as phase-based behavior problems,
- the importance of shared language about the nervous system, co-regulation strategies,
- the inadequacy of reward-based systems, and
- a call to prioritize a child's well-being over school attendance metrics.
Useful resources:
- Student Stress Investigation Cards by Tiffany Westphal - https://www.studentstressinvestigation.com.au/
- Lives in the Balance (Dr Ross Greene’s Collaborative and Proactive Solutions) - https://livesinthebalance.org/
- School Can’t Australia Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/schoolphobiaschoolrefusalaustralia
- Make a donation to School Can’t Australia - https://www.schoolcantaustralia.com.au/get-involved
If you are a parent of carer in Australia and experiencing distress, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or contact the Parent Help Line. - https://kidshelpline.com.au/parents/issues/how-parentline-can-help-you
You can contact us to volunteer to share your School Can't story or some feedback via email on [email protected]
Disclaimer
The content of this podcast is based on personal lived experiences and is shared for informational and storytelling purposes only. It should not be treated as medical, psychological, or professional advice under any circumstances. If you have concerns about your health or well-being, please seek guidance from a doctor, therapist, or other qualified professional.
Next Episode
#4 - Unpacking Psychological Safety
In this episode of the School Can't Experience Podcast, hosted by Leisa Reichelt and featuring Tiffany Westphal and Louise Rogers from School Can't Australia, we discuss:
- Taking the lead and leaning on supporters when engaging with schools,
- Optimistic stories of alternative schools that cater well to children with School Can't,
- Understanding the need for psychological safety and what creates or destroys safety at school.
- School Can’t Australia Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/schoolphobiaschoolrefusalaustralia
- Make a donation to School Can’t Australia - https://www.schoolcantaustralia.com.au/get-involved
If you are a parent of carer in Australia and experiencing distress, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or contact the Parent Help Line. - https://kidshelpline.com.au/parents/issues/how-parentline-can-help-you
You can contact us to volunteer to share your School Can't story or some feedback via email on [email protected]
Disclaimer
The content of this podcast is based on personal lived experiences and is shared for informational and storytelling purposes only. It should not be treated as medical, psychological, or professional advice under any circumstances. If you have concerns about your health or well-being, please seek guidance from a doctor, therapist, or other qualified professional.
The School Can't Experience - #3 - Advocating for Accommodations
Transcript
Hello and welcome to the School Can't Experience Podcast. I'm Leisa Reichelt, and this podcast is brought to you by the School Can't Australia community.
Leisa ReicheltCaring for a young person who is struggling to attend school can be a stressful and isolating experience, but you are not alone. Thousands of parents across Australia and many more around the world face similar challenges and experi
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