To Shadow or not to Shadow

2022-04-12

Summary The episode includes Suzana, Maha, Reen and Alison sharing their unique experiences of choosing a shadow teacher (learning support teacher), or not, for their child and how that affected them and their lives as women, mothers, and professionals. Topics 00:00 - This Life, the chronicles of Autism moms podcast, series 1 episode 8 – To Shadow or not to Shadow. 00:30 - Alison kicks off the show 01:40 Reen, can you explain why you felt it was necessary to have a shadow teacher for your son?

Summary

The episode includes Suzana, Maha, Reen and Alison sharing their unique experiences of choosing a shadow teacher (learning support teacher), or not, for their child and how that affected them and their lives as women, mothers, and professionals.

Topics

00:00 - This Life, the chronicles of Autism moms podcast, series 1 episode 8 – To Shadow or not to Shadow.

00:30 - Alison kicks off the show

01:40 Reen, can you explain why you felt it was necessary to have a shadow teacher for your son?

06:00 Do you think there should be a specific qualification for a shadow teacher?

08:00 Maha, what’s your experience of shadow teachers?

12:00 How have things improved for you now?

13:20 Suzana, what’s your experience of Shadow Teachers?

19:00 Do you think a child would develop more independence without a shadow teacher

20:20 What are you top tips for selecting a shadow teacher?

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