Neurodiversity and Education
Amanda Kirby
- University of South Wales, UK
Abby Osborne
- University of Bath, UK
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Description
Human brains are diverse: each one of us has a unique set of connections between billions of nerve cells.
Neurodiversity is about us all. It is not an exclusive club or one condition, difficulty, difference, or disorder.
Understanding more about the concept of neurodiversity helps us consider, respect and appreciate these differences. It helps us see potential rather than deficit.
This clear and practical book, which is useful for all apsects of learning and education discusses how an emphasis on neurodiverse ability can cultivate a better world.
Neurodiversity is about us all. It is not an exclusive club or one condition, difficulty, difference, or disorder.
Understanding more about the concept of neurodiversity helps us consider, respect and appreciate these differences. It helps us see potential rather than deficit.
This clear and practical book, which is useful for all apsects of learning and education discusses how an emphasis on neurodiverse ability can cultivate a better world.
Contents
Chapter 1: What is neurodiversity?
Chapter 1: What is neurodiversity?
Chapter 2: Framing neurodiversity - past and present
Chapter 2: Framing neurodiversity - past and present
Chapter 3: The 3Ms - Missed, Misdiagnosed and Misunderstood
Chapter 3: The 3Ms - Missed, Misdiagnosed and Misunderstood
Chapter 4: Mental health and wellbeing
Chapter 4: Mental health and wellbeing
Chapter 5: Reframing
Chapter 5: Reframing
Chapter 6: Universal Design
Chapter 6: Universal Design
Chapter 7: The Inclusive Classroom
Chapter 7: The Inclusive Classroom
Chapter 8: Teaching and Learning
Chapter 8: Teaching and Learning
Chapter 9: Assessing neurodiverse learners
Chapter 9: Assessing neurodiverse learners
Chapter 10: Neurodiversity in the Education Workplace
Chapter 10: Neurodiversity in the Education Workplace
Additional materials
Description
Human brains are diverse: each one of us has a unique set of connections between billions of nerve cells.
Neurodiversity is about us all. It is not an exclusive club or one condition, difficulty, difference, or disorder.
Understanding more about the concept of neurodiversity helps us consider, respect and appreciate these differences. It helps us see potential rather than deficit.
This clear and practical book, which is useful for all apsects of learning and education discusses how an emphasis on neurodiverse ability can cultivate a better world.
Neurodiversity is about us all. It is not an exclusive club or one condition, difficulty, difference, or disorder.
Understanding more about the concept of neurodiversity helps us consider, respect and appreciate these differences. It helps us see potential rather than deficit.
This clear and practical book, which is useful for all apsects of learning and education discusses how an emphasis on neurodiverse ability can cultivate a better world.
Contents
Chapter 1: What is neurodiversity?
Chapter 1: What is neurodiversity?
Chapter 2: Framing neurodiversity - past and present
Chapter 2: Framing neurodiversity - past and present
Chapter 3: The 3Ms - Missed, Misdiagnosed and Misunderstood
Chapter 3: The 3Ms - Missed, Misdiagnosed and Misunderstood
Chapter 4: Mental health and wellbeing
Chapter 4: Mental health and wellbeing
Chapter 5: Reframing
Chapter 5: Reframing
Chapter 6: Universal Design
Chapter 6: Universal Design
Chapter 7: The Inclusive Classroom
Chapter 7: The Inclusive Classroom
Chapter 8: Teaching and Learning
Chapter 8: Teaching and Learning
Chapter 9: Assessing neurodiverse learners
Chapter 9: Assessing neurodiverse learners
Chapter 10: Neurodiversity in the Education Workplace
Chapter 10: Neurodiversity in the Education Workplace
Additional materials
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February 2023 | 176 pages | Sage UK
| Format | Published Date | ISBN | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paperback | 31/03/2026 | 9781529600353 | $62.00 |
| Hardcover | 31/03/2026 | 9781529600360 | $119.00 |
| 180 Day Ebook | 28/03/2023 | 9781529618129 | $37.00 |
| Lifetime | 28/03/2023 | 9781529618129 | $53.00 |
Human brains are diverse: each one of us has a unique set of connections between billions of nerve cells.
Neurodiversity is about us all. It is not an exclusive club or one condition, difficulty, difference, or disorder.
Understanding more about the concept of neurodiversity helps us consider, respect and appreciate these differences. It helps us see potential rather than deficit.
This clear and practical book, which is useful for all apsects of learning and education discusses how an emphasis on neurodiverse ability can cultivate a better world.
Neurodiversity is about us all. It is not an exclusive club or one condition, difficulty, difference, or disorder.
Understanding more about the concept of neurodiversity helps us consider, respect and appreciate these differences. It helps us see potential rather than deficit.
This clear and practical book, which is useful for all apsects of learning and education discusses how an emphasis on neurodiverse ability can cultivate a better world.
Table Of Contents:
- Chapter 1: What is neurodiversity?
- Chapter 2: Framing neurodiversity - past and present
- Chapter 3: The 3Ms - Missed, Misdiagnosed and Misunderstood
- Chapter 4: Mental health and wellbeing
- Chapter 5: Reframing
- Chapter 6: Universal Design
- Chapter 7: The Inclusive Classroom
- Chapter 8: Teaching and Learning
- Chapter 9: Assessing neurodiverse learners
- Chapter 10: Neurodiversity in the Education Workplace
Recent Product Reviews:
The book was warmly welcomed by the students for its contemporary perspective. I can happily report that the book is included in the current and next year's recommended reading list.
Mrs Sarah Kettle-Buchanan, Children, Young People and families & Learning & Education, South Devon College