PA261: Promoting Neurodiversity Affirming Practices and Language in Schools

Friday, February 16, 2024
3:00 PM–3:50 PM CST

  • PMD: 10
  • Cost: Included in Registration
  • Skill Level: Introduction

Learner Objectives

This session will help participants…

  1. reframe how we think and talk about dis/ability,
  2. incorporate student voice and choice in goals and services, and
  3. design our learning communities to accommodate all students.

Description

Schools are pivotal settings to promote neurodiversity-affirming practices. This presentation will highlight practical steps to celebrate neurodiversity in schools and provide recommendations around supporting educators in implementing neurodiversity-affirming practices.

Presenter(s)

Rose Jaffery, EASTCONN
Jacquelyn Briesch-DuBois, EASTCONN
Morgan O'Malley, EASTCONN

Contributor(s)

Ravit R. Stein, Jennifer J. Connolly

Letter to Supervisor

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