Teaching for neurodiversity: guide for educators
Guidance for educators on different forms of neurodiversity and how they may present in the classroom.
This booklet contains a brief overview of the most commonly occurring forms of neurodiversity and learning difficulties.
For each section, it introduces the topic and gives a brief definition and explanation, before sharing information on what teachers should look for in pupils, and routes for identification.
Some of the learning difficulties included are:
- dyslexia
- dyspraxia
- dyscalculia
- autism
- ADHD
The resource also includes quotes from young people about the different conditions, and shares links to other organisations and opportunities for CPD.
Using this resource
This resource is designed for:
- use by education staff in schools or colleges
- use by individual staff members
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