Description
Neurodiversity and Inclusion: Reframing How We Support Our Neurodivergent Learners
Danielle Kent, MS, CCC-SLP, and Leah Sophrin, MS, CCC-SLP
This recorded workshop is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge necessary to start considering how to provide inclusive services to all learners from a neurodiversity paradigm framework.
Participants will:
- Identify and define neurodiversity, the neurodiversity paradigm, and the neurodiversity movement.
- Identify common differences observed in neurodivergent learners, most specifically in the areas of socialization, communication, play, and sensory differences.
- Identify and describe strategies to reframe goal writing for neurodivergent learners to maximize independence and quality of life.
- Identify and describe applicable ways to initiate small changes in your classroom, school, or district to begin celebrating neurodiversity.
