Taking a deep dive into Neurodiversity
This training aims to serve as an introduction for educators and families supporting children with disability-related needs in the area of social and emotional learning (SEL). The goal of this session is to give an introduction to skill-based approaches to challenging behaviors that will improve social understanding and self-management of neurodiverse students. Learning opportunities with a focus on self-regulation, social communication, flexibility, resilience, sensory processing, and executive functioning will be provided.
SNS Learning Event
Supporting Neurodiversity Students Intro SNS slide deck
Printable - Supporting Neurodiversity Students Intro SNS handout
3 Big Ideas
Neuro Affirming Support
Explicit Instruction in skills not behavior management
Social and Emotional skills at the deep dive level
Books
Beyond Behaviors: Using Brain Science and Compassion to Understand and Solve Children’s Behavioral Challenges by Mona Delahooke, PhD
Upgrade Your Teaching: Understanding by Design Meets Neuroscience by Jay McTighe and Judy Willis, M.D.
Book "I Will Die on this Hill" by Meghan Ashburn and Jules Edwards
Research
Coming soon
*Resources not developed by DPI, and they do not endorse any product or business. These are free resources pertinent to the topic and provided for your review. We encourage you to do your due diligence to determine if these resources are consistent with your district’s vision and mission.