This webinar explores the concept of Neurodiversity. It considers some key terms you may have heard and may use in your practice, and explores the concepts of ableism and disablism. Alongside this, there is a focus on a strengths based and Neurodiversity affirming approach.
Neurodiversity: Language and Communication
Webinar developed by Lisa Musenga-Grant for Argyll and Bute Educational Psychology Service on Neurodiversity: Language and Communication
This session will focus on effective and inclusive learning and teaching approaches. Within the session, the aim is to develop your knowledge and understanding of inclusive learning and teaching approaches that support all learners, including those with neurodivergent learning profiles by:
Considering features of an inclusive physical and social classroom environment
Reflecting on your current pedagogical practices and how these support inclusion in your classroom
The full NAIT Thinking Styles Framework 2024, referred to in the 'We were expecting you training!' Primary Autism Professional Learning is now available.
This guide is intended for health and education professionals, early years staff and staff working in and with schools. The need for a framework about thinking styles arose during the update of NAIT autism and neuro-affirming practice professional learning resources.
https://www.thirdspace.scot/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/NAIT-Thinking-Styles-Framework-2024.pdf
A summary version is in the Trainer and Participant Packs already shared.
https://www.thirdspace.scot/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/NAIT-Thinking-Styles-Summary.pdf
This resource replaces the NAIT Cognitive Theories Framework 2019.
Produced by GTC Scotland
Content: The strategies in these booklets apply to all children but are particularly relevant to children with ADHD, ASD, DCD/dyspraxia and those born prematurely.
These booklets can be used by parents and teachers to identify a child’s strengths and difficulties and help with understanding of them (‘Understanding’ booklets). The Strategy booklet can be used to practice strategies to optimise thinking skills, learning and well-being.
Audience: Schools, Education, Other professionals, Parents, Carers and Young People
Resources for learning difficulties | Salvesen Mindroom Centre
Content: This Scottish charity has a range of supports available for families as well as resources. This includes a curriculum (Learning about neurodiversity at school), a back-to-school toolkit, and helpful information on transition planning.
Audience: Schools, Education, Other professionals, Parents, Carers and Young People
https://salvesen-research.ed.ac.uk/leans
Content: A free curriculum for primary schools to introduce pupils aged 8-11 years to the concept of neurodiversity, and how it impacts our experiences at school.
Audience: Schools, Education, Other professionals
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSKvazfTLv8
Content: The animation shares Erin’s story about living as an autistic young person and the huge impact this can have on every aspect of life. It brings to life the often-unseen realities faced by many neurodiverse people across the UK and provides examples of how to support neurodiverse people from a young age.
Audience: Schools, Education, Other professionals, Parents, Carers and Young People