SLP 014: Why I love the term 'Neurodiversity'

Why I love the term ‘Neurodiversity’

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Neurodiversity is the concept that neurological differences between people should be recognised and respected. Instead of using terms like ’dys – function’ ‘dis- abilities’ & ‘dis-orders’ neurodiversity is an enabling term that takes into account neurological differences. Neurodiversity – is not one size fits all. We are all different and neurodiversity celebrates difference.

I personally love the term neurodiversity, as many children I meet don’t have official “labels” yet, but their family, educators, etc. notice their different way of engaging in learning. My passion is to ensure these children get the most out of their educational settings by putting in place strategies and accommodations that support their specific learning style.
One way to do this is to put in place strategies to ‘make learning fun’.

Check out my other podcasts:

Episode 125: Replay of Setting up Learning From Home for Students with Autism Spectrum, ADHD, ODD, PDA & Neurodiversity
Episode 111: Webinar Replay – Teaching Neurodiverse Students in Your Busy and Complex Classroom
Episode 109: Teaching Neurodiverse Students in Your Busy and Complex Classroom

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_{Are you?}

_{Passing on a student with Neurodiversity to another educator next year}
_{Do you know a student who will be changing teachers, classrooms, or school settings in 2026}
_{Planning your staff, classes for 2026}

_{Now is the time to prepare for 2026.
By joining my course, you will get the knowledge, skills and strategies to set yourself and your students up for success in 2026.

If there's even a remote possibility of having a child with Neurodiversity in your classroom next year, join me to prepare now.

Training in the first term often presents challenges:}

_{Don't want a day out for training when setting up class at the start of the year.}
_{Students with neurodiversity may start off dysregulated because the necessary structures and strategies are not yet in place.}
_{Educators find themselves playing catch-up while addressing 'behaviours'.}
_{Many educators feel overwhelmed.}