Coming Soon: Neurodiversity-Affirming Educator Courses
From the authors of Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Transforming Practices so All Students Feel Accepted and Supported, these expert-led courses will equip educators with the knowledge and tools needed to create inclusive, supportive learning environments for all students.
Our courses provide practical, research-based strategies to help you understand neurodiversity, affirm neurodivergent students, and transform your teaching practices. These professional learning opportunities will empower you to foster a school culture that values the strengths and needs of all learners.
All courses are available in multiple formats:
Independent study for educators seeking continuing education
Site license for schools to support professional development
Facilitator guide for in-house staff training sessions
Certificate of Completion Provided
Courses coming soon include:
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This foundational course introduces the core principles of neurodiversity and neurodivergence, equipping educators with the tools to build a more inclusive classroom.
💡What You’ll Learn:
The importance of inclusive language and affirming identities
How to differentiate between labels, diagnoses, and lived experiences
The strengths, talents, and contributions of neurodivergent students
Strategies for fostering a neurodiversity-affirming learning environment
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This course goes beyond awareness, helping educators implement strengths-based, inclusive teaching practices that affirm neurodivergent students.
💡What You’ll Learn:
The double empathy problem and how it impacts communication
How to identify and challenge ableism in education
Strategies for integrating strengths-based, inclusive teaching methods
Practical ways to shift classroom culture and instruction
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Traditional behavior management often misinterprets neurodivergent students’ needs. This course shifts the focus from compliance to understanding, equipping educators with neurodiversity-affirming strategies to support all students.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
Why behavior is more than just a form of communication
The difference between traditional behavior management and affirming approaches
How to address the varied behavioral needs of neurodivergent students
Practical strategies to create a supportive, inclusive learning environment