The number of children diagnosed with developmental disabilities is on the rise, specifically those diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and ...
It was her journey as a mother however that reshaped her work and how she saw the classroom. When her son was diagnosed with ...
In recent years, “neurodiversity” has gained significant attention in educational and psychological conversations. It represents a paradigm shift from viewing differences in brain function and ...
What is Inclusion in the Classroom and Why is it Important? Inclusion in the classroom means that all children, no matter their racial, religious, or ethnic background, gender, learning style, or ...
Chris Willey, director of technology at Islands of Brilliance, works with an autistic student to create a project focused on the student's special area of interest, bowling. As the scientific ...
Pamela Furr is founder and Chief Financial Officer of Puzzle Box Academy and Kaleidoscope Interventions. Connect with her on LinkedIn. Embracing neurodiversity in the workplace is essential for ...
“In a yoga class, I have some speakers, some non-speakers, parents, friends and allies — the whole neurodiverse range in the ...
As a kid, I knew therapy all too well. I went through much more physical therapy than occupational therapy, but have a more lasting memory of the latter. It took me until I was 12 years old to learn ...
A cast of artists with the non-profit theater company EPIC Players is proving that diversity goes beyond what you can see, especially when it comes to developmental disabilities. "I have met so many ...
As the scientific community's understanding of the human brain has evolved over the past few decades, there has been a growing consensus that many traits that have typically been seen as signs of ...