Embracing Neurodiversity in Education is a 30-page downloadable pdf guide designed to help therapists, educators, and families share neurodiversity-affirming strategies with teachers. Whether you're introducing a new teacher to these concepts or providing a refresher for experienced staff, this guide offers valuable strategies to make classrooms more accommodating for all students.
 
This comprehensive guide covers key areas such as:
Focusing on the importance of chaning one's mindset about disability.
Understanding and supporting sensory and emotional regulation.
Emphasizing diverse forms of communication.
Building rapport with neurodivergent students by focusing on their focused interests and strengths.
Practical strategies for managing accommodations in large classrooms without overwhelming teachers.
Real-life examples of how to handle unusual classroom events with flexibility and care.
 
This guide can be shared annually as you are introduced to new teachers, making it a valuable resource that can help educators approach each school year with renewed focus on inclusivity. By using Embracing Neurodiversity in Education, you’re providing teachers with the tools they need to build stronger connections with neurodivergent students, fostering a classroom environment where all children can thrive.
 
This product comes with a license to print and share the product in full, and allows you to print and bind to share with educators (This is what I did for my son's teachers!). You can also share individual pages as handouts or posters, and can screenshot and share individual pages (but not the full product) electronically. 
 
Table of Contents:
Dear Teacher
Need to Know Info (TL;DR)
Understanding Neurodiversity
Consider Your Biases
Rethinking Thoughts & Beliefs
How We Talk About Kids Matters
Shaping Studen Self-Image
Neurodiversity Affirming Mindsets
Adapting Approaches for Every Learner
Dysreguation
Regulation is Key!
Honoring Neurodivergent Communication
The Power of Self-Advocacy
Masking: What to Know
Accommodations
Impact of Outdated Teaching Practices 
Critical Reflections on Classroom Practices
Connection Matters
Flexibility in Action
Parent Communication
Teacher Self-Care
Practical Reflections
References/Relevant Research 
 
**When you order this product, you will recieve a link in your email to download. This link will be good for 30 days, so please download right away. If this link expires, do NOT purchase again- email me at mrsspeechiep@gmail.com and I will send you a new link :) 
 
This is NOT a physical product.