Nurturing Neurodiversity

In this 90-minute workshop, Montessori educators will explore the social model of disability and how it aligns with the core principles of Montessori pedagogy to foster inclusive, supportive environments for neurodiverse students. The session will delve into practical strategies for understanding the unique needs of neurodiverse learners and creating classrooms that emphasize strengths over deficits.

Participants will be guided through setting up a tiered intervention system, allowing for individualized support while maintaining Montessori's focus on independence and self-directed learning. The workshop will also offer general interventions and classroom adaptations that educators can implement to meet the diverse needs of all students, from sensory accommodations to executive functioning aids.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Understand the social model of disability and its alignment with Montessori pedagogy.
• Implement a tiered intervention system to support individualized learning needs.
• Apply practical strategies to foster independence and self-directed learning for neurodiverse students.
• Shift from a deficit-based perspective to a strengths-based approach when working with neurodiverse learners.
• Adapt Montessori materials and classroom structures to be more inclusive and accessible.
• Build a classroom culture that embraces neurodiversity and supports all learners.

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Can't attend live? Not to worry, all registrants will have access to a recording which will be live for two weeks.

Certificates of Attendance will be sent to those who attend the live session or watch the full recording.

Suitable for: This workshop is ideal for Montessori educators seeking to deepen their understanding of neurodiversity and learn practical, compassionate strategies for creating truly inclusive classrooms. Suitable for 3-6, 6-12, and Adolescent Program educators.