Understanding the Impact of Adversity and Trauma on Behaviour in Schools

Michelle Murray, Senior Manager with Life Without Barriers and Speech Language Pathologist, has extensive experience working in schools, and with children and young people disenfranchised from education, and in out of home care.

Michelle believes that teacher aides can play a vital role in breaking down barriers for children who have experienced trauma.

In Part 1, Michelle discusses the neurodevelopmental impacts of significant adversity or trauma on children’s development and engagement, and will help you develop a better understanding of the impact on student behaviour.

See Part 2: Strategies To Support Students Who Have Experienced Adversity and Trauma. For more information also see Trauma Series 1, 2 & 3 in Learning and Wellbeing.