Summary
Anna Kennedy sits down with special needs educator Nicola Carey Shine for an inspiring conversation about teaching children with undiagnosed special educational needs and living with ADHD as an adult. Nicola shares her journey from mainstream teaching to working with at-risk students, revealing how her own late ADHD diagnosis gave her profound insights into the challenges her students face daily. The episode also covers Anna Kennedy’s charity updates, including the successful 10th anniversary Dance Day celebration that brought together families across the country, and exciting developments with their revamped Take Vibe well-being campaign. From hospital room dance videos to new autism hero award nominations, this episode perfectly captures the resilience and joy within the autism community while providing practical insights for anyone considering a career in special education.