Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Transforming Practices So All Students Feel Accepted & Supported

by Emily Kircher-Morris and Amanda Morin

Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Transforming Practices So All Students Feel Accepted & Supported is an essential guide for K-12 educators aiming to create inclusive environments that support neurodivergent students. This book provides educators with the tools and knowledge needed to understand neurodivergence and implement practices that ensure neurodivergent students feel safe, valued, and understood.

The book delves into common behaviors among neurodivergent learners, such as masking, rejection sensitivity, and novelty seeking, and offers practical strategies that educators can apply immediately. It emphasizes strengths-based instruction, the importance of emotional regulation, and the development of effective IEPs and 504 Plans. Throughout, real-world examples and vignettes illustrate how these practices can be successfully integrated into the classroom.