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Dive into how we can better Understand and Support Neurodivergent Youth in this upcoming online professional development session hosted by Arts For All. When: Friday, April 26, 2024 at 4:30pm-6:00pm OR Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 3:30pm-5:00pm Where: Virtual This “Understanding and Supporting Neurodivergent Youth” training, presented by Empowered Pathways LLC, will provide an overview of neurodiversity, allowing participants to understand this complex concept in practical terms based on contemporary evidence. Specific strategies for supporting neurodivergent youth, including during times of dysregulation and hyperarousal, will be explained. The training will also include time for discussion, where participants can share their experiences and apply training principles to real life case examples. Participants will also receive a list of resources and tools to support the implementation of neurodiversity-affirming strategies. For more information & to register for the 4/26 session: https://lnkd.in/eru2_UaU For more information & to register for the 5/4 session: https://lnkd.in/eAyqTAqC Please note that there is limited availability. First come, first serve #artsforallnyc #arts #education #teachingartist #selfconfidence #selfexpression #teamwork #resilience #creativity

First Session is One Week From Today!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our webinar on Neurodiversity and Neuroinclusion in Education in collaboration with Prof. Amanda Kirby this morning! It was great to see so many familiar names and lots of new ones too! If you have any questions about Clear Links support offering, getting set up for screenings or you would just like a bit more information, please do get in touch ☺️ #neurodiversitycelebrationweek

Announcing the Inaugural Neurodiversity in Education CIC Conference! I am pleased as punch to be co-chairing the 'Neurodiversity in Education Conference', alongside the brilliant NiE CIC founder Simon Preston BSc. MBA FCMI and the marvellous fellow directors Rachel Öner FSET QTLS ATS CTeach CMALT and Isaac Akinde We are excited to invite you to the Neurodiversity in Education Conference, taking place from 30/09/24 to 04/10/24. This groundbreaking event will explore neurodiversity, neurodivergence, and inclusion across all stages of the education sector, from compulsory education to Prison Education. What to Expect: ▪ A holistic and inclusive approach to neurodiversity for both learners and the teaching workforce. ▪ Live sessions and pre-recorded interviews with neurodiversity advocates, academics, teachers, trainers, and practitioners working in an education setting. ▪ Insights into the lived experiences of neurodivergent teachers and former students. Practical, solution-based sessions focusing on workplace change and reasonable adjustments. Our ethos is deeply rooted in the neurodiversity paradigm, with an emphasis on identity-first language, empowerment, and the autonomy of neurodivergent individuals. We advocate for inclusive practices that truly reflect the diversity of learners and educators in today’s education sector. Whether you're an educator, academic, advocate, or simply passionate about fostering inclusive environments, this conference will provide invaluable perspectives and actionable insights. Join us for this vital conversation on neurodiversity in education! Stay tuned over the next fortnight for more information on the exciting lineup, including details on how you can join us, and contribute to the discussion and debates! #Neurodiversity #Inclusion #Education #Neurodivergent #WorkplaceChange #Empowerment #ReasonableAdjustments #EducationForAll #Neurodivergence #NeurodivergentTeachers

I'm sad not to be at the ARC conference this week where this is being launched. I was involved in the early days of getting Academic Registrars' Council to collaborate and ultimately own this initiative. Something that all students deserve. Developed by the Higher Education Mental Health Implementation Taskforce (HEMHIT), Compassionate Communication sets out a new commitment for academic and behavioural processes, one that is supported by the Office of the Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education. The principles: 👉 address feedback from students and parents. 👉 draw on good practice from the HE sector in the UK and beyond 👉 enable HE providers to offer a good balance of support and challenge to their students. 👉 address the timing and content of communications, inclusivity, organisational culture, and continuous review. 👉 are brought to life by case studies from HE organisations across the UK. Compassionate Communication is now owned by the Academic Registrars' Council who will champion its implementation across the sector. #CompassionateComms

Read our latest blog post on practical strategies for successfully utilising neurodiversity-affirming teaching for all students https://wix.to/KwfGV5D #newblogpost #neurodiversityaffirming #teachers

Enroll in Our Course: Raising SENSEational Children Are you passionate about child development and eager to learn effective strategies for managing challenging behaviours? Join us in our courses where you'll: Learn About: • The latest research on the neurological, psychological, and social-emotional foundations of behaviour. • Identifying the root causes of behaviours related to sensory differences and sensory processing disorders. Hands-On Experience: • Participate in interactive exercises designed to treat sensory-related behaviours and promote self-regulation in all children. Effective Methods: • Discover techniques to prevent challenging behaviours like task avoidance, emotional outbursts, lack of motivation, and not following directions. • Integrate a strength-based, problem-solving approach with effective treatment methods to support positive outcomes. Community Education: • Learn how to educate parents, teachers, and others on the importance of understanding, empathy, and skill-building to eliminate challenging behaviours. Focus on Strengths: • Create a fun, nurturing environment that respects, supports, and includes all students by focusing on their talents. Join us in making a difference! https://lnkd.in/gNybcaPx #neurodiversity #parenting #neurodiverse #sensory

Spaces still available❗️ Sign up now❗️ On March 19th, as part of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences, Marius Frank will host a fascinating webinar discussion exploring how we can integrate neurological differences into teaching practices. We have had a fantastic response so far but we are looking to add more people to this online event, to ensure that more people can learn about inclusive classrooms and how they can help students. By appreciating that different students will process information in different ways, our classrooms can be designed to be more inclusive for all. Our panel will explore topics such as: • Creating a psychologically safe teaching environment • Diversifying and adjusting your teaching strategies • Using Assistive Technologies to remove systemic barriers to learning • Classroom and school design and build • Managing bullying or challenging conversations amongst students • Widening the social model of disability to include children disabled by circumstance • Exploring strengths and challenges of neurodifferences • Thinking about inclusive design in education, including the need to challenge the government about the design of the National Curriculum and how children are assessed through the current Examination System (e.g. Is the way We teach and assess the English Curriculum discriminatory?!) • Closing the gap between the classroom and the workplace... for all Marius is a leading figure when it comes to learning about neurodiversity and education, so you won’t want to miss out on the opportunity to tune in to hear from him and his panellists. So, follow the link to sign up and we’ll see you on the day! 🔗https://lnkd.in/ep2p9uVH #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #NeurodiversityWeek #NCW #ThisIsND #Event #PanelDiscussion

At least 1 in 5 people are neurodivergent. Neurodivergent folx are in every workplace and CE training but are disadvantaged by systems, processes, norms and institutions that were constructed to exclude their way of being. There are a growing number of provisions and resources in K-12 education reaching into higher ed for accommodating neurodivergent learners, but accommodation provides the minimum necessary. It’s not the same as inclusion. It's not the same as belonging. There is a conversation in workforce development right now about the precise skills, divergent thinking and innovative capabilities that reside in so many neurodivergent adults who are under or unemployed because of current systems and norms. There’s a discussion about what it might take to provide workspaces that eliminate barriers and open way to vast untapped potential. And we know for careers to grow, CE must play a role. Presently, there are no guidelines or standards for neuroinclusive PD or continuing education. International Accreditors for Continuing Education & Training (IACET) would like to change that. Following the success of the AI Symposium, IACET has recruited a group that I am thrilled to Chair assembling research on Neuroinclusion that will be presented to the CE/T community and we will gather for a Neuroinclusion Symposium in May 7, 2025 in Memphis. You're going to want to put that date on your calendar! Thank you Randy, Bradley and the IACET team for your leadership in this vital conversation. #inclusiveCE #neuroinclusion #neurodiversity #CE #training #professionaldevelopment

🧠💡 NEURODIVERGENT EDUCATION 💡🧠 Education is not one-size-fits-all. Inclusive teaching practices and accommodations are essential to support the unique learning needs of neurodivergent students. Sensory-friendly learning environments, alternative assessment methods, and promoting understanding and acceptance among peers are just a few ways to make education more accessible. Let’s discuss, how can education be more inclusive for everyone? #NeurodivergentEducation #InclusiveTeaching #SensoryFriendly #AlternativeAssessment #UnderstandingAndAcceptance