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Seeing the Best in Every Child: The Importance of Neurodiversity
Imagine that all of the people in the world have been magically transformed into flowers. Some of us are petunias. Others are begonias. Still others are tulips. Now, let’s say for the sake of argument that the psychiatrists in this … Continue reading
Posted in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), autism, dyslexia, Neurodiversity, Special Education
Tagged ADHD, assistive technologies, autism, disabilities, DSM 5, dyslexia, ecology, intellectual disorders, mental illness, Neurodiversity, psychiatry, Special Education, special needs, strength-based approach
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Title I Conference in Tampa to Feature Presentation on Neurodiversity
I’m leaving on Monday to present a lecture on neurodiversity at the Title I Conference in Tampa, Florida. My presentation will be February 1, 2011 at 12:45 in Ballroom C of the Tampa Convention Center. In the presentation, I’ll be emphasizing how … Continue reading
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
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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