Special Education for Beginners | Managing Paraprofessionals, Special Education Strategies, First Year Sped Teachers, Special Ed Overwhelm, Paperwork for Special Education Teachers

Best Practices for Affirming Neurodiversity


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Welcome to another episode of the Sped Prep Academy Podcast! In today's episode, we have the pleasure of talking with Laine, a Special Educator and Transition Specialist with over 15 years of experience.

Laine shares her insights on the importance of affirming neurodiversity in the classroom, as well as discussing the evolution of teaching methods and the use of respectful terminology. This episode is packed with valuable information and resources for educators and paraprofessionals working with neurodivergent students. Join us as we dive into this engaging conversation on creating a more inclusive and affirming learning environment for all students.

Listen in as we discuss:

  • Understanding neurodiversity
  • The importance of affirming neurodiversity
  • Respectful terminology in special education
  • The evolution of teaching methods for neurodivergent students
  • Affirming neurodivergent students in the classroom
  • Teaching neurotypical students about neurodiversity
  • Supporting paraprofessionals in affirming practices

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Free Resources from Laine:

  1. Sensory Overload Lesson (with video): Free Lesson
  2. Neurodiversity Awareness Mini Lesson: Free Mini Lesson
  3. Self-Awareness Social Narrative for Autistic Students ("I am autistic"): Free Social Narrative
  4. Self-Determination Social Narrative: "What is My IEP": Free Social Narrative

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