Neurodiversity and Education

Amanda Kirby - University of South Wales, UK
Abby Osborne - University of Bath, UK
Neurodiversity and Education
February 2023 | 176 pages | Sage 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.

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

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.

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

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Neurodiversity and Education


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.

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

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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

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