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Tag Archives: ADHD
Review of Neurodiversity in Publisher’s Weekly
The following review of my book Neurodiversity appeared in the April 26, 2010 edition of Publisher's Weekly: Neurodiversity: Discovering the Extraordinary Gifts of Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Other Brain Differences Thomas Armstrong. Da Capo, $26 (288p) ISBN 978-0-7382-1354-5 "Armstrong (7 … Continue reading
A Key Set of Resources for Neurodiversity: Assistive Technologies
Yesterday we looked at the impact that Universal Design for Learning tools can have for a neurodiversity classroom. Today, we examine the role that assistive technologies can have in promoting "niche construction" for neurodiverse brains. As we noted in our … Continue reading
Posted in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), autism, dyslexia, Neurodiversity
Tagged ADHD, assistive technologies, autism, computer software, dyslexia, neurodiverse, Neurodiversity, niche construction, personal digital assistant, speech-to-text software, text-to-speech software, word processing software
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A Key Tool for Neurodiversity: Universal Design for Learning
What does neurodiversity look like in a classroom? First, it provides an inclusive membership, where people of all labels and those without labels are able to learn together. In order to bring this about, we need to abandon the "one size … Continue reading
A Key Concept for Neurodiversity: Niche Construction
In my forthcoming book Neurodiversity: Discovering the Extraordinary Gifts of Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia and Other Brain Differences, I explore the idea of niche construction as a way of thinking about neurodiversity. When I suggest that neurodiverse individuals, such as those … Continue reading
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Tagged adaptation, ADHD, autism, compensation, disabilities, dyslexia, neurodiverse, Neurodiversity
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Welcome to Participants in CRSTE CyberConference 2010
I want to wish a hearty welcome to participants in the CRSTE CyberConference 2010. What we're going to do over the next few days (with the exception of three days on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday when I travel to speak in Atlanta) … Continue reading
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Tagged ADHD, autism, disability, dyslexia, inclusion, intellectual disabilities, Neurodiversity, Special Education
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