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Neurodiversity: An overview

An explanation of the concept of neurodiversity as a strengths-based approach to learning differences, and an introduction to some of the different forms of neurodiversity.

Neurodiversity: A strengths-based approach to teaching diverse learners

A set of strategies to help teachers support neurodiverse learners by building on their strengths while addressing their learning needs.

Developmental Language Disorder in secondary school

How to promote the success of students with Developmental Language Disorder in secondary school.

Developmental Language Disorder in primary school

Approaches and strategies for supporting students with Developmental Language Disorder in primary school classrooms.

An introduction to Developmental Coordination Disorder

How to support students with Developmental Coordination Disorder in schools and classrooms.

An introduction to Developmental Language Disorder

An overview of DLD, one of the most common forms of neurodivergence, and how to support students with DLD in the classroom.

Sensory processing differences in the classroom

An introduction to understanding sensory processes differences and the impact they may have in classrooms and schools.

WEBINARS

Supporting neurodivergent students in the classroom

COMING UP: 7.30PM TUESDAY AUGUST 22

Neurodiversity in education

Exploring the challenges that neurodiverse students face in schools and as they move on to tertiary education, as well as how teachers and schools can help to ameliorate these challenges

Gifted education

Justine Munro and Madelaine Armstrong-Willcocks explore what is important and what works in gifted education and share insights from their work with the New Zealand Centre for Gifted Education

Supporting neurodiverse learners to demonstrate their intellect and capability

Trish and Fay Purdie-Nicholls discuss the underpinning principles for teaching and leadership, and the core practices they have developed to enable neurodiverse learners to demonstrate their intellect and capability.

"I found this section really informative – the case studies make it really easy to see how to take the next step... into the classroom"

Helen J, Year 5 teacher

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INSIGHT

Removing barriers to success for neurodivergent students

Dr Chiara Horlin offeres practical ways that teachers and schools can help to ameliorate these challenges and support neurodivergent students to celebrate and use their strengths in the classroom.

Inclusive approaches for supporting neurodiverse learners

The teachers from Coromandel Area School share their insights into using a range of tools and approaches to promote the success of neurodiverse students in the classroom

Supporting neurodiverse learners to succeed and thrive in inclusive classrooms

Bright Spots winners Trish and Fay Purdie-Nicholls from Coromandel Area School share the key findings from their research

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