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Understanding Different Brains: CEO Justine Munro on the ADHDifference Podcast
Our CEO Justine Munro recently joined Julie Legg on the ADHDifference Podcast to share her personal journey as a late-diagnosed ADHD parent raising neurodivergent tamariki, and the transformative work happening across Aotearoa to reimagine inclusive education.


Supporting Neurodivergent Learners Through School Transitions
Transitions are processes, not single moments—and for neurodivergent learners, even small changes can create predictive stress. The key? Time, clarity, and consistency. Think small: details like where to sit or what the uniform feels like matter deeply. Prepare, don't scare: build reassurance, not anxiety.


Celebrating Every Brain: Making School Celebrations Neuroinclusive
Celebrations should bring joy, not stress—but for neurodivergent learners, changes in routine, sensory overload, and unclear purposes can make them overwhelming. With thoughtful planning and a "less is more" mindset, every school event can become truly inclusive. The key? Plan the sensory context, add structure and clarity, and get to the point about why the celebration exists. Most importantly, ask all students "What will work for us?" Their insights are simple, practical, a


Working with Whānau of Neurodivergent Learners
We’ve been exploring ways to work together with whānau of our neurodivergent learners and diving into diverse examples of effective practice - here are some of our top tips.


Thriving as a Neurodivergent Educator
Finally, support designed FOR neurodivergent educators. 6-week group coaching starts Term 3. Just $250 for BNS members - Book now as places are limited!


Cafe Session: Seeking Neurodivergent Perspectives
When we seek the perspectives of neurodivergent learners and their whānau, purposefully, respectfully, and regularly, we deepen connection, spark change, and make our classrooms and schools more responsive, more humane, more effective, and more neuroinclusive.


Spotlight on Strengths - How to teach with strengths in mind
Focusing on strengths isn’t just a feel-good extra. It’s a proven, powerful way to boost engagement, wellbeing, and connection—especially for neurodivergent learners.
This course shows you how to spot strengths beyond academics, and how to use them to light the spark in your students.


Supporting Neurodivergent Learners with Structured Literacy
Structured literacy is an explicit, systematic approach to teaching literacy skills that aligns with both the science of learning and Te Mātaiaho’s view of how learning happens. It benefits many learners, including those with diverse neurodevelopmental profiles.


Supporting Neurodivergent Learners with Structured Literacy
This quick guide has expert insights to help you easily tailor your teaching to support your neurodivergent learners.


The Shift We Need: Neuroinclusive Communication for Every Learner
Neuroinclusion starts with one essential tool: communication . It’s not just about giving instructions — it’s about signalling safety,...


Cafe Session: Neurodivergent teachers - what do you need?
This Building A Neuroinclusive School café session explores how we can better support neurodivergent educators – because neuroinclusion isn't just for students, it's for everyone who works in education too!


Co-Design Your Classroom
This guide takes you step-by-step to creating a neuroinclusive classroom where every brain thrives, working together with your students.


Sensory Stocktake: What It Is & How to Use It!
A Sensory Stocktake is a structured way to understand your students’ sensory experiences. Here’s how to do it...


Making the Most of Clubs: A Teacher's Guide to Supporting Curious Learners in 2025
Clubs is your FREE online extension programme connecting passionate Y2-10 tamariki across Aotearoa.


Your Neuroinclusive Classroom Year Planner
We’ve created a FREE, FUN, & PRACTICAL planner to help you make your classroom more neuroinclusive.


Books To Learn About Neurodiversity
A curated series of recommendations for your classroom, school library and whānau on books to learn about neurodiversity.


Books That Celebrate Neurodiversity
A curated series of recommendations for your classroom, school library and whānau.


Setting Up a Sensory-Friendly Space
Get clear on what being a neuroinclusive school means so you can reflect on where you want to focus now and in the future. Download now


Neurodivergent Learner Characteristics
Use our simple tool to notice, recognize, and respond to neurodivergent learner characteristics in the classroom.


Neuroinclusive School Code
Get clear on what being a neuroinclusive school means so you can reflect on where you want to focus now and in the future.


🎓 The Science of Learning: What It Means for Neurodivergent Learners
The ‘science of learning’ is reshaping education, but how does it affect neurodivergent students? Watch now and make an impact tomorrow!


Cafe Session - What neurodivergent learners have told us they REALLY want
We've been asking hundreds of neurodivergent learners, from primary school to tertiary aged, what they would like their teachers and schools


Spotlight on Strengths - Real Stories, Real Impact
Hear inspiring success stories from neurodivergent students and insightful teachers, facilitated by Madelaine Armstrong-Willcocks, Head of P


Gifted 101 - Gifted is, not, and
This video introduces you to the first module of Gifted 101, our free and fun professional learning programme.
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