Education, Support, Services and Tutoring for those with NeuroDiverse Learning needs

NESST Solutions helps provide the support, tools and self regulation required to optimize the learning experience for Neurodiverse students.

When challenged by problems related to neurology of the brain, I step through three main categories of questions:

  1. Is it genetic? Is it epigenetic? (Epigenetics refers to how your behaviours and environment can cause changes that affect the way your genes work. Unlike genetic changes (mutations), epigenetic changes are reversible and do not change the sequence of DNA bases, but they can change how your body reads a DNA sequence)
  2. Is it a chemical imbalance in the brain creating the behaviour or learning difficulties (i.e. related to diet and nutrition)?
  3. Is it related to dysregulation of the autonomic nervous system?

While difficulties with learning and behaviour can be caused by a raft of issues, these three categories of questions may assist you, and at least be worth exploring for your understanding of your person.

Adrienne J Furness

NESST Solutions.

Meltdowns, Dsyregulation, Emotional Regulation

Learn about the bio-dynamics of a meltdown and when and how to intervene …

Learn about meltdowns and my research

My objective here is to enable children and teens to learn to manage their meltdowns through knowledge, strategies and breathing practices.  This is to ensure they are in a good state for any learning experience.

Courses for parents, caregivers, teachers, educators and other professionals (STs, OTs) will enable greater knowledge and understanding of meltdowns to intervene with support to deescalate your person or people.

I have a growing collection of Ebooks and Resources to share information and insights – all ages and stages.

The Roadmap to Breaking Through the Meltdown Maze is a series of mini-courses and workshops.

Learn more on the Educational Events page ….

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NeuroDiversity

Supporting the NeuroDiverse in their educational experiences:

  •  The term NeuroDiversity is widely used in many contexts – technical and marketing.
  •  The audience I am particularly interested in are those with different learning needs.
  • Support Assistance with Reader/Writer services.
  • Tutoring for Assignments, exam preparation including (NCEA)
  • Structured Maths support (Numicon)
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Services

Services for those with NeuroDiverse learning needs:

  • What if a breathing technique, not only made the learning experience calmer, it also helped keep you calm enough to learn.  Find that sweet spot to balance the nervous system – with/without technology.
  • Can the technology tools assist and/or accelerate your learning experience.
  • With each of the tools, a program of education on the tool is offered to help you use them effectively.
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Support Tools

We use the following tools where and when necessary to support the learning experience:

  • The FORBRAIN® Program – for Speech and Language difficulties, Learning Difficulties (including Dyslexia), Auditory Processing Disorder, English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and poor attention.
  • The SOUNDSORY® Program – for Motor Delays, Balance and Coordination, Autism Spectrum, Sensory and Auditory Processing Disorder, and poor attention.
  • The HEARTMATH® App & Sensor – for emotional regulation (NEW)
  • The INNER BALANCE® Program – for emotional regulation
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WHO THE SUPPORT TOOLS HELP

Adrienne J Furness

Adrienne was a teacher who became an adult workplace educator of large computer systems in corporate settings. She pursued a Masters of Learning Science and Technology at the University of Sydney to combine her interests in Education, Neuroscience, and Technology. Throughout her studies of over 10 years, she has continued to pursue her research into Meltdowns for the NeuroDiverse, and the Heart/Brain/Gut connection, the Poly-vagal Theory, and the inner workings of the Brain. She has also found the technology tools that can assist those with learning difficulties including, Speech and Language, ESOL, Auditory Processing Disorder and Dyslexia.

Adrienne’s favourite topics are Meltdowns, Brain Chemistry or Nutrition and the Science of Learning.

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Education and Training

How can NESST Solutions serve and support you?

Education and Training

How can I help you?  Whether you are a parent, carer, support worker, teacher, teachers aid, learning assistant, occupational therapist or speech therapist, or a student – what NESST Solution could work you?

The specialist areas that I can assist with:

  • Managing Meltdowns
  • Special Assessment Conditions
  • Workplace preparation

Meltdowns are not age specific – Do you need to understand more about Meltdowns, or learn about boundaries and safe spaces for the NeuroDiverse?  Contact me.

To create the brain space for learning, an understanding of meltdowns and self regulation is necessary. We start there.

Having provided workplace training in industries in NZ and Australia including mining, utilities, government, retail, manufacturing and more, I have a working knowledge of what is needed to work in these fields.  I can inform from experience, for those seeking Workplace Literacy – Contact me.

Are you a Provider of Workplace Training, who needs support from real and practical work experience of over 30 years. Contact me.

For me the art of teaching is knowing where the beginning of the path is for an individual and guiding them to where they want to get to.

For the support tools I work with, if you are in the therapy or education spaces, here are a few ways, I can assist you:

  • Introduce your Speech Therapists or Occupational Therapists to the support tools available
  • Showcase these products to your staff at school;
  • Help a Teacher’s Aide become familiar with the tools to work with them effectively, particularly for dyslexia and ESOL;
  • Work with your SENCO or RTLB at your school;

Please get in Contact via the contact page or make a Booking for a free 15 minute strategy call to see if we are a fit, and how I could help you.

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Speaking about my research to special education teachers at the SEPLA conference 2019.

Sounds for Life Forbrain Tool

Forbrain tool – enabling the wearer to hear themselves with greater clarity.

A powerful tool to boost your brain

Forbrain® maximizes abilities in speech, attention, and memory with a sensory workout. Harness your voice and experience real improvements at school, therapy, or work.

Forbrain is a pioneering brain training device that helps people of all ages and abilities improve their speech, attention, and memory. Thanks to years of auditory stimulation research, our patented technology enhances the natural process of the auditory feedback loop. Simply put, this is how speech is continuously modified based on what you hear.

This tool is great for Speech Therapists and their clients, enabling them to hear with greater clarity and articulation of speech.

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Sounds for Life Soundsory Tool

Soundsory Headphones and Program

Soundsory and Soundsory Program

Soundsory® is a Multi-Sensory, Home-Based Program.

It helps improve Motor and Cognitive abilities in Children and Adults. It can also be used for Motor Delays, Balance and Co-ordination, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Auditory Processing Disorder, and poor attention. 

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Sponsors and Donors

Sponsorship or Donations to support this work are welcome

There is much to be done….

There are many teens to adults (and younger) who require these necessary skills and knowledge to come into their own lives and less dependent on parents and other family members…. or to stay out of court systems.

This is not a charitable entity, so please be aware that while receipts can be provided for any donations or sponsorship, they are not tax deductible.

However, any such offerings are gratefully received to further this work, including sponsoring a tool or program of learning for those less fortunate.

Please use your name as a reference to email me via the contact form to enable me to send a receipt (unfortunately, not tax deductible).

For Donations in Australia:

Adrienne J Furness Pty Ltd

BSB: 064-000  Account 11774506

For Donations in New Zealand:

12-3030-0047460-00
ADRIENNE J FURNESS NZ LIMITED

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