About this episode

Dr. Niki Elliott discusses essential skills for supporting neurodiverse and marginalized children in educational settings.

Heart-Centered Connections: Seven Essential Skills for Helping Neurodiverse and Marginalized Children Thrive is a transformative guide for working with a child who is left out, left behind, or labeled “difficult.” Dr. Niki Elliott teaches the best practices to support kids who are misunderstood and marginalized—those who are neurodivergent, have a learning disability, or are trauma survivors. In this practical book, Dr. Elliott brings clear guidance and a hopeful message: when safety, compassion, and trust come first, real learning can begin. Heart-Centered Connections shows you how to create that foundation. Based on decades of her groundbreaking research, Dr. Elliott offers seven pillars that will help you create environments where kids can achieve their full potential. You will learn how to: increase your ability to handle stress so you remain composed when a child acts out; establish stronger bonds, even with kids who initially seem defiant; teach in a way that creates joy and confidence; design neuro-inclusive environments in which youth of all abilities can flourish; view the child from a new perspective, offering them choice and dignity; and help the child…

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Niki Elliott

Topics covered

• neurodiversity
• marginalized children
• education
• trauma-informed care
• child development
• support strategies

Keywords

• neurodiverse
• marginalized children
• learning disabilities
• trauma survivors
• educational strategies
• child support
• compassionate teaching

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of San Diego SOLES

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