Understanding Neurodiversity & Strategies for Academic Success within Inclusive Classrooms
Description
<p><span style="font-size: small; color: #0000ff;">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.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; color: #0000ff;"> This webinar training will include the following topics & activities:</span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: small; color: #0000ff;">Neurodiversity affirming language</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small; color: #0000ff;">Interactive activities providing perspective about how neurodivergent individuals feel complying with neurotypical behavior expectations</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small; color: #0000ff;">Videos portraying the Neurodivergent Point-of-View</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small; color: #0000ff;">Classroom strategies:</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small; color: #0000ff;">Neurodiversity affirming goals</span><br /><span style="font-size: small; color: #0000ff;">Bidirectional/’Double Empathy’ perspective training</span><br /><span style="font-size: small; color: #0000ff;">Acceptance training for neurotypicals</span><br /><span style="font-size: small; color: #0000ff;">Teaching figurative language</span><br /><span style="font-size: small; color: #0000ff;">Teaching interoception— awareness of one's internal feelings relative to their emotional state of being</span>
Category
Project
East Valley Special Education Local Plan Area
NOTE: Details for each specific Training/Workshop might vary from the above description.
