Understanding Neurodiversity
Define neurodiversity
What is the natural variation in how people's brains function, leading to differences in thinking, learning, and behaving?
This framework designs flexible learning environments that accommodate individual learning differences
What is Universal Design for Learning (UDL)?
True or False: Neurodivergent students cannot succeed in general education classrooms.
What is false?
Providing professional development on inclusive practices and listening to neurodivergent voices helps schools become more ___________.
What is neurodiversity-affirming?
Name the authors of the book
Name two neurodivergent conditions discussed in the book.
What are ADHD/autism/learning disabilities
Noise-canceling headphones or flexible seating afre examples of these
What are accommodations for neurodivergent students?
Name a common myth about ADHD
What is that ADHD is just a lack of discipline or laziness?
In addition to educators, this group of people play a critical role in collaborating to build neurodiversity-affirming schools
Who are families and caregivers?
The authors draw on these personal experiences or expertise to discuss neurodiversity in schools
What is advocating, being educators, being a licensed professional counselor, parenting, and lived expreience?
Name 2 reasons it's important to be neurodiversity-affirming in schools
What is to create an inclusive environment where all students feel accepted and supported?
Student-centered teaching methods and creating supportive classroom communities helps foster _______
What is a sense of belonging?
True or False: Accommodations give neurodivergent students an unfair advantage.
What is false?
Name a policy that can support neurodivergent students in schools
What is implementing flexible curriculum guidelines, competency-based grading, or anti-bullying policies?
According to the book, there is why it is important for educators to listen to neurodivergent voices when designing classroom practices
What is to ensure that classroom practices are truly inclusive and reflect the needs and experiences of neurodivergent students?
What a deficit and a variation?
Creating sensory-friendly spaces and reducing overstimulation to help students focus and feel comfortable show that this plays a role in supporting neurodivergent learners
What is the classroom environment?
Explain why labeling students can be both helpful and harmful.
What is that labels can guide support but may also lead to stigma and lower expectations?
Name at least one way educators can advocate for systemic change in school policies
What is by joining committees, speaking at board meetings, and pushing for inclusive policy changes?
Describe one school-wide initiative recommended in the book for fostering inclusion
What is implementing sensory-friendly spaces or peer mentorship programs to support neurodivergent students?
A deficit-based approach focuses on _______ instead of strengths and abilities
What are challenges?
This practice offers hands-on, interest-driven tasks that cater to different learning strengths.
What is project-based learning?
Name two areas in addition to academic performance that are impacted by neurodivergence
What are social interactions, emotional regulation, and daily living skills?
Describe how community partnerships can enhance support for neurodivergent students.
What is collaborating with local organizations to provide resources, mentorships, and inclusive programs?
The book propose measuring the success of neurodiversity-affirming practices in these ways.
What is through student feedback, engagement levels, and reductions in disciplinary actions?