Episode 92: ADHD and Dyslexia: Some Advice with Ania Karwowska

What do you know about ADHD and Dyslexia?  How can you identify it?  How can you deal with neurodivergent students in your class?This week I am joined by the fantastic Ania Karwowska of Polca Languages.  She gives us some ideas on how to start supporting our neurodivergent students in an ESL setting.   I can't promise to solve all your issues but I can promise that by the end of this episode, you will have a wealth of little tips and tricks to start implementing straightaway, as well as some other topicslike sequencing and structured word enquiry that you can dig a little deeper into.  Ania is a self-described Anna, vegan jogger, bicycle lover. ESL teacher, literacy researcher & an OG tutor.Connect with Ania:www.linkedin.com/in/aniakarwowskapolcalngs/www.instagram.com/polca_languagesWebsite reference:https://www.wordwasp.com/the-books/hornet-literacy-primer/Book reference:The Writing Revolution: A Guide to Advancing Thinking Through Writing in All Subjects and GradesJudith C. Hochman, Natalie WexlerDid you know that I have a bunch of freebies for you to help you in class?  Take your pick from the list below and keep your eyes peeled for new ones coming soon:A Multi-Level Video Lesson Plan Based on the Short Film Oktapodi: https://www.subscribepage.com/q7q0x110 Easy Ways to Add Positivity to your Class: https://www.subscribepage.com/p5j4r6Video and Discussion Lesson Plan Based on a YouTube Short, Take a Seat, Make a Friend: https://www.subscribepage.com/takeaseatmakeafriendFully Editable Student Reflection and Goal-Setting Activity: https://www.subscribepage.com/k7g8u5Do me a solid and fill out my survey – it only takes 2 minutes, I promise!:https://forms.gle/rcJXj7k5rTZG848x7Join my Breathe Easy, Teacher newsletter community here: http://subscribepage.io/0a49drContact me: ⁠[email protected]⁠Like, share, DM me and follow me:www.instagram.com/everythingeflteacherwww.facebook.com/groups/everythingeflteacherdevelopmentSubscribe to Youtube @Everything EFL for teaching tip videos and full podcast episodes with Closed Captions.Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-o-byrne-90b58a55/Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple.... and don’t forget to tell your colleagues. Share the love.Theme music by @sean.cass (Instagram)