In recent years, there has been a growing movement to support neurodiversity in all aspects of society.
This includes everything from increasing awareness and understanding of neurodiverse people to changing the way we approach education.
One of the most important things we can do to support neurodiverse students is to use neurodiversity affirming approaches in the classroom.
This means using techniques and strategies that recognize and celebrate the unique strengths and abilities of neurodiverse students.
One great way to do this is by using neurodiversity affirming social skills stories.
These stories help students understand and relate to the experiences of neurodivergent characters.
They also provide valuable lessons about how to navigate social interactions. The Neurodiversity Affirming Perspective Taking: Social Skills Story book is a great example of this type of resource.
It contains two stories that explore the dynamic between neurotypical and neurodivergent people.
With helpful tips for both neurodivergent and neurotypical people alike, this book is a valuable resource for families and educators.
Another great way to support neurodiverse students is by using special interests as a teaching tool.
Many times, special interests are seen as a hindrance to learning. However, if we take a neurodiversity affirming approach, we can see that special interests are actually beautiful and important parts of who autistic people are.
It also includes helpful tips for both neurodivergent and neurotypical people alike.
There are many ways to support neurodiverse students in the classroom.
By using neurodiversity affirming approaches, we can recognizing and celebrate the unique strengths and abilities of these students.
This helps create an inclusive environment where all students feel supported and valued.