Videos

Dr. Cipriano learns from her children, who naturally show and act on inclusion, compassion, and empathy.

Carol Ann Tomlinson, G. Michael Pressley, and Louise Spear-Swerling discuss teaching strategies for differentiating reading instruction.

Dr. Reeve offers advice on how to introduce a child with autism to a general education classroom.

Writer and Neurodiversity Advocate Jonathan Mooney says that instead of people with learning differences being asked some variation on “What’s your problem?” multiple times a day, people should be asking, “What’s the school’s problem, the work place environment’s problem, the problem with a culture where normal is good and right and difference is deficient?”

Students with disabilities gain independence and increased access to the general curriculum through assistive technology.

Brenda Smith Myles advises teachers to create predictability in the classroom.

To help children with autism succeed in the general education classroom, have visual and behavioral supports in place, follow a consistent schedule, consider using social stories to explain expectations, and find a way to facilitate deep engagement in classroom activities.

Writer and Neurodiversity Advocate Jonathan Mooney says, “The only ‘normal’ learner is a learner you don’t know that well,” then discusses changes that could revolutionize the education system — from strength-based IEP planning to accommodations for all learners.

Flexible digital media can be manipulated to meet the diverse needs of students.

Writer and Neurodiversity Advocate Jonathan Mooney says that we should be asking “What’s the school’s problem?” or “What’s the work environment’s problem?” in a world where normal is good and right and difference is deficient.