Neurodiversity in Schools

Neurodiversity in Schools Module 1

Affirming Neurodiversity

Recognizing learner variability is critical to building a neuro-diversity affirming school. In our first module, we discuss aspects of learner variability, ways to destigmatize behaviors, and how to develop neurodiversity-affirming culture within the classroom.

• History of Neurodiversity Movement
• Learner Variability
• Understanding Neurodivergent Learners
• Disability and Ableism
• Neurodiversity-Affirming Culture

Neurodiversity in Schools Module 2

Creating Classroom Practices

Removing barriers to learning gives students the opportunity and ability to succeed. Our second module explores aspects of student accommodations, ways that students camouflage to hide their behaviors and how co-regulation helps to develop self-regulation skills.

• Universal Design for Learning
• Accommodations for All
• Camouflaging in Learning
• Classroom Behaviors
• Co-Regulation

Neurodiversity in Schools Module 3

Emotions, Sensory Needs and Communication

Our third module illustrates key concepts to developing a neurodiversity-affirming practice. We explore how to develop emotional competence, in both student and teacher, types of sensory integration differences and affirming communication.                                                                                  

• Emotional Regulation
• Sensory Integration Differences
• Stimming
• Neurodiversity-Affirming Communication
• Social Skills

Neurodiversity in Schools Module 4

Strengths and Mental Health Needs

In our final module, we cover the basics of IEPs, 504 plans, and SMART goals. We discuss how to create individualized learning plans for neurodivergent students. Finally, we discuss the connection between neurodivergence and mental health.

• Strength Based Instruction
• Mastery-Based Learning
• Individualized Education Programs
• Mental Health Needs
• Neurodivergence and Mental Health