Teachers can transform their approach to students, engage with families, and collaborate with colleagues by using an asset-based perspective. Embracing an asset-based mindset helps educators value the unique abilities and perspectives neurodivergent students bring to the classroom.
For teachers, it is essential to strengthen inclusive practices, enhance student engagement, and embrace the unique strengths and perspectives of all learners including those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other forms of neurodivergence. With insights from Kara Dymond, an experienced educator and self-advocate with autism, this session explores the transformative power of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles in fostering environments where every student can thrive.
By the end of this recording, you will:
- Understand key characteristics of autism, ADHD, and dyslexia.
- Differentiate between an asset-based mindset and a deficit-based mindset.
- Discover how Universal Design for Learning provides flexible teaching methods to accommodate diverse learners.
- Learn practical tools to support and engage neurodivergent students in the classroom.