# Andrew Fuller: Neuroadvantage & The Strengths-Based Approach To Neurodivergence | Episode 154

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Podcast: [The School of Wellbeing with Meg Durham](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-school-of-wellbeing-with-meg-durham-4350714)
Published: 2025-10-09T17:00:00+00:00
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“Turn learning from shame making into thrill seeking.” - Andrew Fuller Andrew Fuller, Clinical psychologist joins Meg Durham to reframe neurodivergence through a strengths based lens. We explore why labels alone are not enough, how teachers can think like coaches, and practical ways to change the neurochemistry of a room on purpose. Andrew explains myelination and unique strengths, shows how language shifts like today’s challenge lift engagement, and walks through the Attach Approach so we can move students from agitation to connection. We talk school culture that connects, protects and respects, sensory aware classrooms, after lunch resets, and partnering with parents around a student’s strengths. The goal is simple and profound: help young people feel valued for who they are and set them up for success in school and beyond. ---- Chapter markers: 00:20 Welcome back Andrew and why this book 02:00 What neuroadvantage means and why strengths matter 04:45 Teacher as coach building bridges from strengths 07:19 Music and maths the brain bridge we often miss 10:43 How recognising strengths changes learning 12:20 School culture CPR connect protect respect 14:33 Simple classroom tweaks that help every brain 16:48 Language shift from learning objectives to today’s challenge 21:59 The Attach Approach activate agitate avoid attack attach 25:36 Dance rhythm puzzles and the dopamine lift 33:33 Physical environment and sensory experience 35:27 Designing varied break time options to reduce friction 36:59 After lunch strategies that change the mix in the room 43:31 Partnering with parents using a strengths profile 46:24 Calming strategies and learning each child 50:03 Joy the future and being a catalyst ---- Deliberate Actions: Open each lesson with a short challenge on the board…

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