Understanding Neurodiversity & Strategies for Academic Success within Inclusive Classrooms(Cancelled) 01/20/2023
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
The Neurodiversity ‘Growth’ Paradigm embraces individuals having cognitive and behavioral differences as normal variations in our natural world. Neurodiversity aligns with the practices of the Inclusion Movement and should be represented in diversity lessons and educational equity policies.
This webinar training will include the following topics & activities:
Neurodiversity affirming language
Interactive activities providing perspective about how neurodivergent individuals feel complying with neurotypical behavior expectations
Videos portraying the Neurodivergent Point-of-View
Classroom strategies:
Neurodiversity affirming goals Bidirectional/’Double Empathy’ perspective training Acceptance training for neurotypicals Teaching figurative language Teaching interoception— awareness of one's internal feelings relative to their emotional state of being
