A new concept on human diversity has emerged over the past 10 years that promises to revolutionize the way educators provide services to students with special needs: neurodiversity. Just as we celebrate diversity in nature and cultures, so too do we need to honor the diversity of brains among our students who learn, think, and behave differently. In Neurodiversity in the Classroom, best-selling author Thomas Armstrong argues that we should embrace the strengths of such neurodiverse students to help them and their neurotypical peers thrive in school and beyond. This innovative book focuses on five categories of special needs: learning disabilities, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism, intellectual disabilities, and emotional and behavioral disorders. For each category, Armstrong provides an in-depth discussion of * The positive attributes associated with that category, * Acclaimed neurodiverse adults who have excelled in their chosen fields, * Computer programs and applications that allow students with special needs to overcome obstacles and achieve success, * Rich networks of human resources both inside and outside of school that educators can draw upon to support the social and emotional lives of neurodiverse students, * Innovative learning strategies that are tailored to each student's unique strengths, * Future career paths for which a student's particular gifts might be a good fit, * Modifications in the school environment that allow for seamless inclusion of neurodiverse students in the regular classroom, and * Timely information about how to integrate the strategies and assessments for each category with the Common Core State Standards. It's time that we focused on celebrating rather than pathologizing our students with special needs so that they can fully realize their potential in school and life. This practical and thought-provoking book will inspire teachers and administrators everywhere to make sure that all students with special needs get the support and strength-based instruction they deserve.
With specific learning difficulties more prevalent than ever in mainstream schools, this is the essential guide for teachers wishing to create inclusive and successful learning environments in diverse classrooms.
Neurodiversity in the Classroom
The main characteristics of adults with dyslexia are challenges with single-word recognition and spelling (Swanson, 2012; Wilson & Lesaux, 2001). These characteristics can result in slow reading, problems with recognizing errors, ...
See Sandra Blakeslee, “Disease That Allowed Torrents of Creativity,” New York Times, April 8, 2008. ... October 12, 2009, http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/13/science/13conv.html?_r =1; Buzz Aldrin, Magnificent Desolation: The LongJourney ...
Neurodiversity is the fact that neurological differences like Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and etc are natural human variations that have real benefits.
This book is an ideal resource for all employers wanting to support and empower people with specific needs to help create a more inclusive workplace, benefiting both neurodiverse individuals and the companies employing them.
See Sandra Blakeslee, “Disease That Allowed Torrents of Creativity,” New York Times, April 8, 2008. ... October 12, 2009, http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/13/science/13conv.html?_r =1; Buzz Aldrin, Magnificent Desolation: The Long Journey ...
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Bringing to life communication difficulties that impact socialization and learning, this book removes the guesswork by offering practical solutions and classroom-tested strategies.
This edited collection offers screening, teaching and practical support for specific learning differences in Higher Education Uses international case studies to explain how psychologists identify, assess and support a range of specific ...