Special Education and the Concept of Neurodiversity By Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D. CARS+ 2011 Conference Sacramento, CA
Basic Principles of Neurodiversity The Brain is a Rain Forest Honoring Continuums of Competence Social Values Dictate Disorders Adapting to the Environment Constructing a Niche Modifying the Brain
Positive Dimensions of Disorders Autism ADHD Dyslexia Intellectual Disabilities Mood Disorders
Elements in Niche Construction Assistive Technologies Positive Interests Career Aspirations Human Resources Strategies, Tips, and Modifications
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