1st Edition
Understanding Neuroplasticity and Neurodiversity in the Classroom A Handbook for SENCos and Teachers
Introduction
Chapter 1: The basics - ABC, Anita Devi
Chapter 2: Abandonment or acceptance (be at peace with your strengths), Mark Stibbe
Chapter 3: Rejection or rewiring, Anita Devi and Sue Jagger
Chapter 4: Learning or labels, Sarah Moseley
Chapter 5: Disability or determination, Amanda Kirby
Chapter 6: Helplessness or hope, Sue Jagger
Chapter 7: Sensitivity or self-awareness, Anita Devi
Epilogue: Inclusion is a story, Anita Devi
Biography
Anita Devi is a former SENCo, senior leader, school improvement advisor and local authority SEND advisory teacher. She has a wealth of experience in developing leaders of learning, and her own teaching career spans early years to postgraduate education both in the UK and overseas. In 2017 she was awarded the prestigious international Influential Educational Leaders Award for her contribution to the SEND workforce pipeline strategy which supports the development of professionals from initial teacher training to advanced and experienced SENCos. Anita has contributed to several publications, was awarded her PhD thesis on the career trajectory of a SENCo in 2022, and is currently a Changemaker Education Consultant & Founding CEO of #TeamADL and #365send. Find out more about Anita at https://www.anitadevi.com/
Sue Jagger is a former literacy consultant, Primary Deputy Head, and Secondary Assistant Head. She is currently a Head of English and literacy co-ordinator at a large secondary school. As a literacy consultant and link tutor for a SCITT, Sue has had the privilege of working alongside teachers to develop and share effective pedagogy. After 26 years in the classroom, Sue still believes in the excitement of learning and thoroughly enjoys teaching.
“Offers the promise of personal stories and strategies. It takes away from the medical model approach of ‘fixing’ a child and places the focus on acceptance and explanation.”
Karen Watson, SEN Teacher and Author“The most up-to-date book on the subject and brings together a lot of information all in one place you would otherwise have to search for...
“...Full of relevance for struggling students with SEND or emotional issues”
Victor Allen, Education Consultant and Author
