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In \u003cem\u003eNeurodiversity in the Classroom\u003c\/em\u003e, best-selling author Thomas Armstrong argues that we should embrace the \u003cem\u003estrengths\u003c\/em\u003e of such neurodiverse students to help them and their neurotypical peers thrive in school and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis innovative book focuses on five categories of special needs: learning disabilities, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism, intellectual disabilities, and emotional and behavioral disorders. For each category, Armstrong provides an in-depth discussion of\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e * The positive attributes associated with that category, \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e * Acclaimed neurodiverse adults who have excelled in their chosen fields, \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e * Computer programs and applications that allow students with special needs to overcome obstacles and achieve success, \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e * Rich networks of human resources both inside and outside of school that educators can draw upon to support the social and emotional lives of neurodiverse students, \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e * Innovative learning strategies that are tailored to each student's unique strengths, \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e * Future career paths for which a student's particular gifts might be a good fit, \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e * Modifications in the school environment that allow for seamless inclusion of neurodiverse students in the regular classroom, and\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e * Timely information about how to integrate the strategies and assessments for each category with the Common Core State Standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's time that we focused on celebrating rather than pathologizing our students with special needs so that they can fully realize their potential in school and life. This practical and thought-provoking book will inspire teachers and administrators everywhere to make sure that all students with special needs get the support and strength-based instruction they deserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA new concept on human diversity has emerged over the past 10 years that promises to revolutionize the way educators provide services to students with special needs: neurodiversity. Just as we celebrate diversity in nature and cultures, so too do we need to honor the diversity of brains among our students who learn, think, and behave differently. 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For each category, Armstrong provides an in-depth discussion of\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e * The positive attributes associated with that category, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e * Acclaimed neurodiverse adults who have excelled in their chosen fields, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e * Computer programs and applications that allow students with special needs to overcome obstacles and achieve success, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e * Rich networks of human resources both inside and outside of school that educators can draw upon to support the social and emotional lives of neurodiverse students, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e * Innovative learning strategies that are tailored to each student's unique strengths, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e * Future career paths for which a student's particular gifts might be a good fit, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e * Modifications in the school environment that allow for seamless inclusion of neurodiverse students in the regular classroom, and\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e * Timely information about how to integrate the strategies and assessments for each category with the Common Core State Standards. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e It's time that we focused on celebrating rather than pathologizing our students with special needs so that they can fully realize their potential in school and life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51325138862303,"sku":"9781416614838","price":36.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/Rm94sJEw169781416614838.webp?v=1788440599"},{"product_id":"the-power-of-the-adolescent-brain-strategies-for-teaching-middle-and-high-school-students-paperback","title":"The Power of the Adolescent Brain: Strategies for Teaching Middle and High School Students - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMoody. 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Teens possess insight, passion, idealism, sensitivity, and creativity in abundance--all qualities that can make a significant positive contribution to society.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this thought-provoking book, Thomas Armstrong looks at the power and promise of the teenage brain from an empathetic, strength-based perspective--and describes what middle and high school educators can do to make the most of their students' potential.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThoroughly grounded in current neuroscience research, the book explains what we know about how the adolescent brain works and proposes eight essential instructional elements that will help students develop the ability to think, make healthy choices, regulate their emotions, handle social conflict, consolidate their identities, and learn enough about the world to move into adulthood with dignity and grace.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArmstrong provides practical strategies and real-life examples from schools that illustrate these eight key practices in action. In addition, you'll find a glossary of brain terms, a selection of brain-friendly lesson plans across the content areas, and a list of resources to support and extend the book's ideas and practices.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThere is a colossal mismatch between how the adolescent brain has evolved over the millennia and the passive, rote learning experiences that are all too common in today's test-obsessed educational climate. See the amazing difference--in school and beyond--when you use the insights from this book to help students tap into the power of their changing brains.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Moody. Reckless. Impractical. Insecure. Distracted.\" These are all words commonly used to describe adolescents. But what if we recast these traits in a positive light? 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Within the context of classroom instruction, no author besides Gardner has done more to popularize MI theory than Thomas Armstrong, whose best seller Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom has become a bona fide education classic in its own right. This expanded fourth edition provides educators at all levels with everything they need to apply MI theory to curriculum development, lesson planning, assessment, special education, cognitive skills, career development, educational policy, and more. In addition to the many strategies, templates, and examples that have made Armstrong's book so enduringly popular, this edition is updated to examine how emerging neurodiversity research, trends toward greater instructional personalization, and rapidly evolving virtual learning tools have affected the use of MI theory to enhance student achievement. 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