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Inclusion in schools: every learner belongs.
We support inclusion in schools worldwide, so ADHD, autistic and dyslexic students are included and thrive.
Support for students of determination
Strengths-based support so neurodivergent learners can learn alongside their peers.
Inclusion audit
A review of your provision against the Saudi Ministry of Education guide, KHDA (Dubai) or ADEK (Abu Dhabi) rules.
Inclusion policy and setup
• SENCO role
• Inclusion team roles (Inclusion Support Team, Head of Inclusion)
• Referral process
• IEP templates
Recruit SEN staff
• SEN teachers
• Learning support assistants (LSAs, also called shadow teachers)
LSA and shadow-teacher training
Training for learning support assistants and shadow teachers.
Inspection readiness: inclusion
Get your inclusion provision ready for inspection.
First step: a free consultation for your school.
Help for your family
For parents of ADHD, autistic and dyslexic children.
Parent coaching
Strengths-based support for your family.
School-match advice
Find a school with real inclusive education.
Parent workshops
Practical sessions for parents.
Why Infoacademicspecialists?
Maria Angelis has spent more than 25 years with children and schools, in classrooms, school leadership and educational research.
She creates research-based videos about ADHD for parents and teachers, in the series "ADHD Between Us". Each video draws on published studies, such as Faraone et al. 2021, Shaw et al. 2007 and Staff et al. 2023 ("Teacher Feedback, Student ADHD Behavior, and the Teacher-Student Relationship: Are These Related?", School Mental Health, 15(1), 287–299).
Assessment by licensed clinics
We do not diagnose ADHD or autism. We work with licensed clinics for assessment.
Two short teacher trainings that reduced ADHD behaviours in class
Published research, not one of our clients.
The problem
90 primary school children (ages 6–12) in Dutch schools showed high levels of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity that made lessons hard for them and their teachers.
What they did
Researchers at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam gave teachers one of two short trainings, or a waiting list. Each was two sessions: 2 hours at school, then a 45-minute video session a week later.
• Training A (prevent the behaviour): clear rules and instructions, talking through difficult moments in advance, structure in time and space.
• Training B (respond to the behaviour): specific praise, small rewards, planned ignoring, fair consequences, step-by-step shaping.
The result
Teachers in both groups saw fewer ADHD behaviours. Independent observers saw less off-task behaviour in both groups, and Training A also clearly improved attention. Most teachers would recommend the training to colleagues (88% and 77%).
What this means for your school
You do not need a long or expensive programme. Two focused sessions, built around a plan for one child, can change a classroom. We use this approach in our teacher training and inclusion work.
Source: Staff, A. I., van der Oord, S., Oosterlaan, J., Hornstra, R., Hoekstra, P. J., van den Hoofdakker, B. J., & Luman, M. (2022). Effectiveness of specific techniques in behavioral teacher training for childhood ADHD behaviors: Secondary analyses of a randomized controlled microtrial. Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology, 50(7), 867–880.
Common questions about inclusion
Do you diagnose ADHD or autism?
No. We do not diagnose ADHD or autism. We work with licensed clinics for assessment.
Do you help parents as well as schools?
Yes. We offer parent coaching, school-match advice and parent workshops.
Can you help us find SEN staff?
Yes. We recruit SEN teachers and learning support assistants (LSAs, also called shadow teachers), and we can train your LSAs.
Can you get our inclusion provision ready for inspection?
Yes. We review your provision against the rules in Saudi Arabia (Ministry of Education) or the UAE (KHDA in Dubai, ADEK in Abu Dhabi), and help you get ready for inspection.
Let's talk about your school.
A free consultation for schools and parents. No cost, no commitment.
Or email mangelis@infoacademicspecialists.com