{"product_id":"neurodiversity-affirming-schools-transforming-practices-so-all-students-feel-accepted-supported-9798885543972","title":"Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Transforming Practices So All Students Feel Accepted \u0026 Supported","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Empowers educators to help neurodivergent students thrive!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNeurodiversity-Affirming Schools\u003c\/i\u003e is a guide for K-12 educators to better understand neurodivergence and help neurodivergent students thrive. Inside, you'll find the background information and concrete practices you need to create a school or classroom culture where neurodivergent students feel safe, valued, and understood. You'll also find clear explanations of behaviors common in neurodivergent learners, such as masking, rejection sensitivity, and novelty seeking. Then, discover specific practices that you can use right away.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis accessible book is designed to help you take action. By the end of each chapter, you'll understand how the key takeaways apply to your particular situation and how you can meet neurodivergent students' needs in ways appropriate to their unique cognition. Written by two experts on neurodiversity education, this book teaches you how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse established practices like strengths-based instruction in neurodiversity-affirming ways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrevent neurodivergent students from checking out and becoming burnt out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify the unique ways that neurodivergent children express their needs and difficulties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmphasize and model emotional regulation skills at the classroom level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate more effective, strengths-based IEPs and 504 Plans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book also provides real-world examples in the form of vignettes of neurodivergent students and the educators that support them. These features contextualize what you've learned to help you feel confident as you implement change.\u003ci\u003eNeurodiversity-Affirming Schools\u003c\/i\u003e is your practical and comprehensive guide to creating opportunities for neurodivergent learners to succeed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmily Kircher-Morris, M.A., M.Ed., LPC, \u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eTeaching Twice-Exceptional Learners in Today's Classroom\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRaising Twice-Exceptional Children\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eNeurodiversity-Affirming Schools\u003c\/i\u003e. Emily hosts the Neurodiversity Podcast, which explores parenting, counseling techniques, and best practices for enriching the lives of neurodivergent people. Emily has taught in gifted classrooms and is now in private practice as a licensed professional counselor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmanda Morin\u003c\/b\u003e is an educator and the author of five books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Everything Parent's Guide to Special Education\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAdulting Made Easy\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eNeurodiversity-Affirming Schools\u003c\/i\u003e. She played an integral role in launching Understood.org and has worked with organizations and publications like Bright \u0026amp; Quirky, Matan, Hidden Sparks Without Walls, and Edutopia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Free Spirit Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51185956454674,"sku":"9798885543972","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_18267da7-8ad7-41e8-aa4f-bb3d91c631ce.jpg?v=1744597453","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/neurodiversity-affirming-schools-transforming-practices-so-all-students-feel-accepted-supported-9798885543972","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}