Neurodiversity Affirming Schools - Grade K-12

Neurodiversity Affirming Schools is a guide for K-12 educators to better understand neurodivergence and help neurodivergent students thrive. Inside, you'll find the background information and concrete practices you need to create a school or classroom culture where neurodivergent students feel safe, valued, and understood. You'll also find clear explanations of behaviors common in neurodivergent learners, such as masking, rejection sensitivity, and novelty seeking. Then, discover specific practices that you can use right away.

This accessible book is designed to help you take action. By the end of each chapter, you'll understand how the key takeaways apply to your particular situation and how you can meet neurodivergent students' needs in ways appropriate to their unique cognition. Written by two experts on neurodiversity education.

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Free Spirit Publishing
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 21, 2025
• Edition ‏ : ‎ First Edition
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Print length ‏ : ‎ 344 pages
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8885543972
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pound 7.4 ounces
• Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 18 years
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.25 x 0.71 x 9.25 inches
• Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 12