When Participation Costs Too Much: A Guide to Lowering the Participation Tax in Your Classroom or Program
The Participation Tax is the hidden effort (sensory, cognitive, social, emotional, transition, and recovery) required to participate, and it builds fast in neurodivergent children. This post explains why, breaks down the six parts of the Participation Tax, and walks educators and program leaders through practical steps to lower it. 💙
Estimated Reading Time: 4-5 minutes
The Joy That Keeps Us Teaching (Even When It Costs So Much)
After writing about the hidden costs of teaching, I wanted to share what makes it worth it. The same AuDHD brain that makes teaching expensive also makes it extraordinary. For me, the joy of special interests, connection, creativity, advocating for kids who need someone in their corner, and the deep satisfaction of belonging is what makes the Participation Tax affordable. This post is a celebration of neurodivergent joy, and what schools can do to welcome it. 💙
Estimated Reading Time: 3-4 minutes
The Hidden Cost of Teaching (Even When You're Brilliant at It)
I'm an AuDHD teacher. I love my job, and I'm brilliant at it - but the Participation Tax of casual teaching (and even contract or permanent roles) is rarely talked about. Here's what it looks like, what helps, and why supporting neurodivergent teachers keeps passionate educators in the classroom. 💙
Estimated Reading Time: 3-4 minutes
Making Participation Impossible: When NDIS Supports Are Removed, The Participation Tax Skyrockets
When NDIS supports are cut, the hidden cost of participating (sensory, cognitive, social, emotional, transition and recovery) rises dramatically for neurodivergent children and adults. Here's what that looks like.
Estimated Reading Time: 3-4 minutes
That Hidden Cost of Joining In (And Why Some Kids Pay More)
The Participation Tax is the hidden cost of taking part – sensory, cognitive, social, emotional, transition, and recovery. Here’s what organisations and parents need to know.
Estimated Reading Time: 3-4 minutes