The Neurodiversity Reader

Author : Damian Milton
Publisher : Pavilion Publishing and Media Limited
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2020-08-28
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1912755394

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The Neurodiversity Reader by Damian Milton Pdf

This thought-provoking collection is written for all stakeholders in relation to autism and neurodivergent conditions. Despite having wide impact on a variety of disciplines, neurodiversity and related concepts are often poorly understood, which can lead to uninformed debate and potential tensions between stakeholders regarding service provision for those with neuro-developmental disabilities. The Neurodiveristy Reader brings together work from pioneering figures within and beyond the neurodiversity movement to critically explore its history, the concepts of neurodiversity that have shaped it, lived experiences, and how a better informed understanding might be translated into practice and service provision. Through a variety of accounts, the relevance and criticisms of these concepts in understanding ourselves and one another are examined, as well as important implications for practice. A primary text for support professionals and students of neurodivergent experiences and disability, as well as neurodivergent people themselves.

Author : Amy Pearson,Sheena Kristine Au-Yeung,Catherine J. Crompton,Felicity Sedgewick,Andrew David Ridley Surtees,Dhanya Pillai,Craig Goodall
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2022-11-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832504635

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Addressing Community Priorities in Autism Research by Amy Pearson,Sheena Kristine Au-Yeung,Catherine J. Crompton,Felicity Sedgewick,Andrew David Ridley Surtees,Dhanya Pillai,Craig Goodall Pdf

Author : Philip Davis,Rhiannon Corcoran,Josie Billington,Arthur Frank
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2023-06-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832523032

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Reading, Literature, and Psychology in Action by Philip Davis,Rhiannon Corcoran,Josie Billington,Arthur Frank Pdf

‘Psychology in Action’ is a term coined by the Guest Editors from the Centre for Research into Reading, Literature and Society (CRILS), University of Liverpool, in their work in filming, recording and analyzing shared reading groups, led by The Reader organization. It refers both to the work of psychology within literary texts and to the responses of multifarious reader-participants to literature read live and aloud in small community groups within a variety of settings. In particular, ‘psychology in action’ has meant seeing readers suddenly activated into deep personal thinking, responding to situations imaginatively simulated by reading literature in ways that trigger surprised and involuntary emotion, autobiographical memory and spontaneous empathy.

Author : Sarah O'Brien
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2023-06-21
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781839972270

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So, I'm Autistic by Sarah O'Brien Pdf

'There isn't a secret manual outlining exactly how to get through your teens and young adulthood as an autistic individual, but this book provides a script for how to do what adulthood will make you do anyway, in a way that is most accessible for you". You've just received an autism diagnosis, so why do you still feel so lost when it comes to what autism actually means for you? Written by autistic advocate Sarah O'Brien, this book gives a much-needed introduction into what autism is and removes the myths, stereotypes and stigma that surround it. Sarah provides insights into what to do after diagnosis and how to approach and navigate the process of informing those in your life, from your family and friends to your teachers or manager at work. Utilising her own experience of feeling lost after diagnosis and navigating all of the 'firsts' of adolescence and young adulthood Sarah provides an honest and friendly voice to guide you through it all. Intelligent and clearly-written, this is the fact-led and information-rich resource that will answer your questions about autism, introduce you to your new community and set you up to thrive as an autistic adult.

Author : Sonny Jane Wise
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2023-11-21
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781839975790

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We're All Neurodiverse by Sonny Jane Wise Pdf

"Neurodiversity has helped me understand myself and provided a sense of relief that I'm a whole neurodivergent person functioning as my brain intends." "It's provided me with the language to advocate for myself." "I no longer hated myself. I no longer felt broken. I found a sense of community. A sense of belonging" This affirming and thoughtful guide outlines how and why we need to fundamentally shift our thinking about neurodivergent people. We need to accept differences rather than framing them as a problem, abnormality or disorder. Welcome to the neurodiversity paradigm. At times challenging and radical, Sonny Jane Wise explores the intersections of neurodivergence with disability, gender, sexuality and race. Through interviews, narratives, and the lens of their own raw experiences, they consider how current systems and structures that impact neurodivergent people are rooted in outdated capitalist and racist frameworks, and how these need to change and adapt to be neurodiversity affirming. Sonny Jane's words are a rallying cry to challenge the pathology paradigm. They offer nine principles for facilitating change, reflected in deeply personal stories from the neurodivergent community. Powerful and persuasive, this book is a clarion call for a kinder and more neurodiversity affirming society.

Author : Rachel B. Griffis,Julie Ooms,Rachel M. De Smith Roberts
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2024-05-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493446025

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Deep Reading by Rachel B. Griffis,Julie Ooms,Rachel M. De Smith Roberts Pdf

This book helps readers develop practices that will result in deep, formative, and faithful reading so they can contribute to the flourishing of their communities and cultivate their own spiritual and intellectual depth. The authors present reading as a remedy for three prevalent cultural vices--distraction, hostility, and consumerism--that impact the possibility of formative reading. Informed by James K. A. Smith's work on "the spiritual power of habit," Deep Reading provides resources for engaging in formative and culturally subversive reading practices that teach readers how to resist vices, love virtue, and desire the good. Rather than emphasizing the spiritual benefits of reading specific texts such as Dante's Divine Comedy or Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, the authors focus on the practice of reading itself. They examine practices many teachers, students, and avid readers employ--such as reading lists, reading logs, and discussion--and demonstrate how such practices can be more effectively and intentionally harnessed to result in deep reading. The practices apply to any work that is meant to be read deeply.

Author : Dinah Bennett,Yolanda K Gibb
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2022-07-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781800430570

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Entrepreneurship, Neurodiversity & Gender by Dinah Bennett,Yolanda K Gibb Pdf

Entrepreneurship, Neurodiversity & Gender shines a spotlight on issues of intersectionality and opens the debate on how we can develop and support the options of entrepreneurship or self-employment that are offered to young people early on in their career.

Author : Kerry Devlin
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031470929

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Music Therapy and Music-Based Interventions in Neurology by Kerry Devlin Pdf

Author : Naomi Fisher
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2023-06-21
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781839973642

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A Different Way to Learn by Naomi Fisher Pdf

'If you are a parent worrying whether self-directed education will work for your child, because you have been told that they have special needs which can only be met in the school system - think again' Neurodivergent children experience and interact with the world differently to many of their peers. Standard educational systems often fail to adapt to their unique strengths and ways of learning. School, and even the act of learning, can become a source of great anxiety and trauma. Self-directed education offers an alternative to traditional schools that can help neurodivergent children develop at their own pace and thrive. Blending theory, practical advice and lived experience, clinical psychologist Naomi Fisher introduces the world of self-directed learning and tailoring the learning environment to your child. This comprehensive overview of self-directed learning is packed with ideas on how to implement it at home and includes interviews from parents of neurodivergent children on how you can make learning differently work for you and your child

Author : Blanka Misic,Abigail Graham
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2024-01-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9781009355544

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Senses, Cognition, and Ritual Experience in the Roman World by Blanka Misic,Abigail Graham Pdf

Explores how the senses shaped the way the Romans perceived, understood, and remembered ritual experiences.

Author : Amanda Kirby,Theo Smith
Publisher : Kogan Page Publishers
Page : 327 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2021-08-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781398600256

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Neurodiversity at Work by Amanda Kirby,Theo Smith Pdf

WINNER: Business Book Awards 2022 - Diversity, Inclusion & Equality Category SHORTLISTED: getAbstract International Book Award 2022- Learning Impact Category An organization's employees are its biggest competitive advantage. Performance gains can be achieved through cost saving, process improvement or technology adoption, but the biggest difference is made by people. This means that recruiting, engaging and retaining the very best talent has never been more important. Crucially, these employees should be a diverse group of people with different approaches, skills and strengths in problem-solving and driving innovation. As well as focusing on gender, race, age and class, it is critical that businesses also develop a neurodiverse workforce if they are committed to outperforming the competition and achieving sustainable business growth. Neurodiversity at Work is a practical guide that explains what neurodiversity is, why it's important and what the benefits are. It covers how to attract, recruit and engage neurodiverse talent and provides guidance on how to adapt HR policies, processes and workplaces to ensure that all employees, including the 2 in 10 employees in the UK who are neurodiverse, can reach their full potential. Neurodiversity at Work is packed full of case studies from leading organizations like Microsoft who are already seeing the productivity, performance and financial benefits of neurodiversity in the workplace. Individuals in these companies are also experiencing benefits in their working environments. Also featured are interviews with prominent figures in the neurodiversity community and people who have successfully adapted their HR processes for neurodiversity, including members of the ND@IBM Program and the Head of People and Culture at Autotrader. With tips, advice, examples and 'how to' actions in every chapter, this is essential reading for every HR professional.

Author : Claire Lee,Chris Bailey,Cathy Burnett,Jennifer Rowsell
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2022-03-04
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789811669446

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Unsettling Literacies by Claire Lee,Chris Bailey,Cathy Burnett,Jennifer Rowsell Pdf

This book asks researchers what uncertainty means for literacy research, and for how literacy plays through uncertain lives. While the book is not focused only on COVID-19, it is significant that it was written in 2020-2021, when our authors’ and readers’ working and personal lives were thrown into disarray by stay-at-home orders. The book opens up new spaces for examining ways that literacy has come to matter in the world. Drawing on the reflections of international literacy researchers and important new voices, this book presents re-imagined methods and theoretical imperatives. These difficult times have surfaced new communicative practices and opened out spaces for exploration and activism, prompting re-examination of relationships between research, literacy and social justice. The book considers varied and consequential events to explore new ways to think and research literacy and to unsettle what we know and accept as fundamental to literacy research, opening ourselves up for change. It provides direction to the field of literacy studies as pressing global concerns are prompting literacy researchers to re-examine what and how they research in times of precarity.

Author : Jamanis, Shanna,Vogler-Elias, Dawn
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2023-12-18
Category : Education
ISBN : 9798369301654

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Autism, Neurodiversity, and Equity in Professional Preparation Programs by Jamanis, Shanna,Vogler-Elias, Dawn Pdf

In today's world, the prevalence of autism affecting approximately 1 in 100 children underscores the scarcity of proficient professionals capable of aiding those with autism and other neurodiverse conditions. The absence of cohesive and interdisciplinary training programs exacerbates the hurdles faced by these individuals, impeding their access to high-quality care and assistance. Consequently, the needs of neurodiverse individuals remain insufficiently met, and those with autism confront impediments to realizing their full potential due to a deficiency in specialized expertise and comprehensive support. To counteract this issue, Autism, Neurodiversity, and Equity in Professional Preparation Programs, edited by Shanna Jamanis and Dawn Vogler-Elias, offer a transformative remedy. This publication offers a comprehensive and multifaceted examination of professional preparation initiatives centered on neurodiversity, integrating perspectives from disability studies, neurodiversity, diversity, equity, and inclusion, to furnish a conceptual structure that empowers professionals across diverse fields. The book's interdisciplinary approach aims to equip professionals and students across domains such as education, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, nursing, social work, and creative arts therapy. With its array of chapters encompassing case studies, instructional activities, and program narratives, readers acquire valuable insights and pragmatic tools for effectively supporting neurodiversity. The editors' commitment to embracing diverse viewpoints ensures a nuanced comprehension of neurodiversity support, fostering empathy, and elevating the standard of care. Autism, Neurodiversity, and Equity in Professional Preparation Programs by Shanna Jamanis and Dawn Vogler-Elias provides a much-needed resource to tackle the global challenge of aiding those with autism and neurodiversity. By advancing interdisciplinary knowledge and evidence-based practices, this publication not only tackles the dearth of proficient professionals but also champions a more inclusive and compassionate world. For academics, scholars, and practitioners spanning various disciplines, this book serves as a crucial steppingstone toward establishing more equitable and empowering environments for individuals with autism and neurodiversity.

Author : Margaret S. Barrett,Graham F. Welch
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 1073 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2023-09-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780190927530

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The Oxford Handbook of Early Childhood Learning and Development in Music by Margaret S. Barrett,Graham F. Welch Pdf

Investigation of the role of music in early life and learning has been somewhat fragmented, with studies being undertaken within a range of fields with little apparent conversation across disciplinary boundaries, and with an emphasis on pre-schoolers' and school-aged childrens' learning and engagement. The Oxford Handbook of Early Childhood Learning and Development in Music brings together leading researchers in infant and early childhood cognition, music education, music therapy, neuroscience, cultural and developmental psychology, and music sociology to interrogate questions of how our capacity for music develops from birth, and its contributions to learning and development. Researchers in cultural psychology and sociology of musical childhoods investigate those factors that shape children's musical learning and development and the places and spaces in which children encounter and engage with music. These issues are complemented with consideration of the policy environment at local, national and global levels in relation to music early learning and development and the ways in which these shape young children's music experiences and opportunities. The volume also explores issues of music provision and developmental contributions for children with Special Education Needs, children living in medical settings and participating in music therapy, and those living in sites of trauma and conflict. Consideration of these environments provides a context to examine music learning and development in family, community and school settings including general and specialized school environments. Authors trace the trajectories of development within and across cultures and settings and in that process identify those factors that facilitate or constrain children's early music learning and development.

Author : Sarah Alix
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2023-12-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000998283

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The Neurodiversity Handbook for Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants by Sarah Alix Pdf

This highly practical book supports the knowledge and development of teaching assistants and learning support assistants (TAs/LSAs) in their understanding of neurodivergent pupils. Considering a neurodivergent world is vital in society today, and even more so in the classroom. Starting with a model of difference rather than deficit and highlighting the complexities involved, this accessible resource focuses on effective strategies to support these pupils and explores the vital role of learning support in a range of different contexts. Rich in pedagogical features, this book includes chapter objectives, areas for the reader to reflect upon, links throughout to the Teaching Assistant Standards and case studies for the reader to examine. Each chapter also has a further reading section which will include links to articles, websites, and organisations that can aid and support the development of TAs and LSAs. This important work will provide Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators (SENCos) with a framework to support their support staff in the classroom.