Understanding Neurodiversity and Neurodivergence: Creating a More Empathetic, Accessible World
Amanda Morin will share practical information about neurodiversity and neurodivergence to help students feel accepted and supported for who they are.
Time & Location
17 oct 2024, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. GMT-7
Zoom
About the event
The Neurodiversity Education Series features a lineup of renowned experts, including educators, mental health professionals, and advocates specializing in neurodiversity. It provides families with valuable insights and tools to better support neurodivergent learners, including those with with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and more.
This collaborative initiative seeks to foster understanding, empathy, and inclusion by equipping families and communities with the knowledge and resources they need to create supportive environments for their uniquely wired learners.
EVENT DESCRIPTION
In this session, Amanda Morin will share practical information about neurodiversity and neurodivergence to help students feel accepted and supported for who they are.
As an expert in neurodiversity and neurodivergence, Amanda will also:
Talk about ways to promote teamwork among teachers, families, and the community
Delve into the transformative power of language in shaping student well-being
Explore how to foster an environment that champions neurodiversity and builds a culture of genuine inclusivity and belonging
Amanda Morin is a neurodivergent neurodiversity activist, an award-winning author, early childhood specialist, and nationally known speaker, deeply committed to fostering accessible and inclusive environments for neurodivergent individuals.
NOTE: Zoom link included in Eventbrite Order Confirmation under "Additional Information."
This event will be recorded and available soon in The Parent Venture's Video Library (YouTube), along with the Neurodiversity Education Series website.
The Neurodiversity Education Series is presented by Silicon Valley nonprofits including The Parent Venture, Children's Health Council, Compass High School, REEL2e, and The RILEY Project, with major funding from the Sequoia Healthcare District.
For more information, please visit www.neurodiversityspeakerseries.org, or contact Charlene Margot, CEO, The Parent Venture, at cmargot@parentventure.org.