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Help me adapt my teaching for different brains 

“I want all students to access the learning—but I’m not sure how. What do different brains need, and how can I meet those needs in one classroom?”

 

Differentiating instruction is a core teaching skill—but many educators haven’t been trained to do it effectively, especially in the context of neurodiversity.

 

It’s also common to worry that differentiation conflicts with structured, whole-class teaching and the science of learning.

 

We’re here to clear that up.

 

With a science-based approach to learning, we’ll help you:

  • Identify neurodivergent learner characteristics and adjust your teaching

  • Use student strengths as the gateway to engagement and growth

  • Flex within structured literacy and numeracy frameworks—without losing structure or clarity 

Neurodivergent Learner Characteristics

 

Our simple tool every teacher can use to notice, recognize, and respond to neurodivergent learner characteristics in the classroom.

Tool

Spotlight on Strengths

 

Discover how a strengths-based approach boosts engagement and wellbeing, gain practical tools and strategies, and create a personalised action plan for your classroom.

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Soon

Course

Clubs

 

Clubs is a free online learning platform designed to help passionate Year 2–10 students build on their strengths and connect with like-minded peers.

Programme

Supporting Your Learners With Structured Literacy

 

Practical ways to differentiate learning within the structured literacy framework.

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Guide

Structured Literacy and Neurodivergent Learners

 

Want more? Our 40 minute webinar builds out your understanding with detail and examples.

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Webinar

Supporting Your Learners With Structured Literacy

 

Practical ways to differentiate learning within the structured literacy framework.

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Guide

Structured Numeracy and Neurodivergent Learners

 

Want more? Our 40 minute webinar builds out your understanding with detail and examples.

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Webinar

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Contact us

If you have any questions about the Neurodiversity in Education Project, please get in touch:

Phone: 0800 769 243

Email: hello@neurodiversity.org.nz

Postal Address:
c/ Russell McVeagh, Vero Centre,
48 Shortland Street, Auckland Central, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand

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