Mike Finlay

BA(hons), QTS, MA, NPQSL: Special Educational consultant specialising in developing positive behaviour and achievement in SEND/SEMH groups in schools.

[Mike Finlay @behaviourguru]

Get to know the 'naughtiest kid' in your school. You're likely to find an unhappy, lost, struggling soul in need of a key adult to listen

[New Horizons ProfABA @NewHorizonsABA]

Understanding the complexity of depression in kids & teens with autism. @autismspeaks https://t.co/xSh03S3XMd

[Mike Finlay @behaviourguru]

I really need to get into the swing of this - so much good research and advice floating about the Twitosphere to sift through and share

[edutopia @edutopia]

5 innovative ways to create a positive classroom culture: https://t.co/D77s5Lo1LL.

[Mike Finlay @behaviourguru]

Fairness in the SEND classroom isn't about treating every student equally,it's about meeting every student's individual needs consistently

[Mike Finlay @behaviourguru]

Great to be in Barbara Priestman, Sunderland, seeing the excellent forest school provision for pupils with ASC...

[Mike Finlay @behaviourguru]

Replace 'might be' with 'is'... https://t.co/sLYrCTsI4Z

[edutopia @edutopia]

It might be time to throw out behavior charts: https://t.co/3kDH2aVpro.
#edchat #elemchat

[autism speaks @autismspeaks]

Column: Autism Awareness Month >> https://t.co/ahK3alYRUb via @TheOaklandPress

[autismsociety @AutismSociety]

"Reach out to those affected by autism" - a message to keep you moving forward after #NAAM16 https://t.co/hJwSf0EvVU via @heraldextra

[Mike Finlay @behaviourguru]

Start getting excited by your challenging students - ask how they are and what they want to do today

[edutopia @edutopia]

Bring schools and families together through student-led conferences: https://t.co/mKmZ7GLpSc.

[edutopia @edutopia]

Show students how social media might help them get into college: https://t.co/shI8XnDY5J. #smchat

[Mike Finlay @behaviourguru]

Finally found time for Twitter -offering CPD, support, classroom observations to anyone struggling with group(s) of pupils (send/behavioral)