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A research-based text that explores how an understanding of the intersection of neurodiversity and neuroplasticity can inform teaching strategies for pupils with SEND.
List of contents
Introduction Chapter 1: The basics - ABC, Anita Devi Chapter 2: Abandonment or acceptance (be at peace with your strengths), Mark Stibbe Chapter 3: Rejection or rewiring, Anita Devi and Sue Jagger Chapter 4: Learning or labels, Sarah Moseley Chapter 5: Disability or determination, Amanda Kirby Chapter 6: Helplessness or hope, Sue Jagger Chapter 7: Sensitivity or self-awareness, Anita Devi Epilogue: Inclusion is a story, Anita Devi
About the author
Anita Devi is a former SENCo, senior leader, school improvement advisor and local authority SEND advisory teacher. She has a wealth of experience in developing leaders of learning, and her own teaching career spans early years to postgraduate education both in the UK and overseas. In 2017 she was awarded the prestigious international Influential Educational Leaders Award for her contribution to the SEND workforce pipeline strategy which supports the development of professionals from initial teacher training to advanced and experienced SENCos. Anita has contributed to several publications, was awarded her PhD thesis on the career trajectory of a SENCo in 2022, and is currently a Changemaker Education Consultant & Founding CEO of #TeamADL and #365send. Find out more about Anita at https://www.anitadevi.com/
Sue Jagger is a former literacy consultant, Primary Deputy Head, and Secondary Assistant Head. She is currently a Head of English and literacy co-ordinator at a large secondary school. As a literacy consultant and link tutor for a SCITT, Sue has had the privilege of working alongside teachers to develop and share effective pedagogy. After 26 years in the classroom, Sue still believes in the excitement of learning and thoroughly enjoys teaching.
Summary
A research-based text that explores how an understanding of the intersection of neurodiversity and neuroplasticity can inform teaching strategies for pupils with SEND.
