Amanda Van Mil

Teacher, Lindner Center of Hope Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program

Presentations I've Given

School Needs Symposium Expanded Presentation
Reflections from Inpatient Psychiatry

Whole Child at School

Teaching as Brain Changing: Exploring Connections between Neuroscience and Innovative Teaching - PMC
Unmasking Autism by Devon Price, PhD
Unmasking Autism by Devon Price, PhD
Strengths-Based Approach
National Eating Disorders Association - Educator Toolkit
Data and Statistics on ADHD
Data and Statistics on ADHD
DSM-5 Changes in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder: Implications for Comorbid Sleep Issues - PMC
Data and Statistics on Autism Spectrum Disorder
Data and Statistics on Autism Spectrum Disorder
Shared heritability of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder
Shared heritability of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder
Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA): What It Is, Function & Benefits
Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA): What It Is, Function & Benefits
Insights of a Neurodivergent Clinician - Megan Anna Neff
Insights of a Neurodivergent Clinician - Megan Anna Neff

Learning Environment - Teachers

Personal Resilience Plan
Personal Resilience Plan
Mirror Neurons and How They Affect Behavior
How YOUR Classroom Can Experience “Brain Synchronicity”
Crossroads Health Blog
Putting Resilience at the Center

Connecting with Caregivers

Brené Brown on Empathy
Brené Brown on Empathy
Understanding Validation: A Way to Communicate Acceptance
Understanding Validation: A Way to Communicate Acceptance
Ted Lasso: Be curious, not judgmental
Ted Lasso: Be curious, not judgmental
Brain Chemicals Affect Emotions: Neurotransmitters and Mood Regulation
Brain Chemicals Affect Emotions: Neurotransmitters and Mood Regulation
Curiosity: we’re studying the brain to help you harness it
Curiosity: we’re studying the brain to help you harness it
The Science of Curiosity
The Science of Curiosity
Parable - Blind men and an elephant
Parable - Blind men and an elephant

Executive Functioning

Addressing Executive Function at the Secondary Level
Executive Dysfunction, Explained
MindTools - Assessments and Tools (Productivity, Goal Setting, etc.)
Teaching Executive Functions to Children with ADHD
Executive Functions - Overview and Effects
Executive Functioning Skills for Kids to Adults
Executive Functioning Skills for Kids to Adults
Executive Functioning Activities for Adolescents
Executive Function & Self-Regulation
Executive Function & Self-Regulation
What is Executive Functioning?
What is Executive Functioning?
Executive Functioning Toolbox - Facebook Group
Executive Functioning Toolbox - Facebook Group

Neurodiversity

Words Failed, Then Saved Me
Words Failed, Then Saved Me
Underappreciated Benefits of Dyslexia
Inspirational Dyslexia Stories
Malcolm Gladwell On Desireable Difficulties
Malcolm Gladwell On Desireable Difficulties
Excerpt from Gift of Dyslexia Book
Excerpt from Gift of Dyslexia Book
Dyslexia and the Wider World of Creativity and Talent
Dyslexia and the Wider World of Creativity and Talent
What does Neurodiversity Even Mean?
What does Neurodiversity Even Mean?
Dyslexia = Different Brain, Not a Disease
Dyslexia = Different Brain, Not a Disease

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