Supporting Neurodiversity in Core Subjects

Tailoring Instruction for Neurodiverse Learners

Guides, examples and templates for teachers

Empower your teaching with this comprehensive manual of over 160 pages, designed to help you meet the needs of neurodiverse learners and different learning styles in each core subject. This guide provides adaptable strategies, practical examples, and ready-to-use templates for subjects like literacy, maths, science, technology, and more. You’ll find proven approaches to creating inclusive lessons that engage all learning styles and foster academic success.

What’s Inside:

• Literacy and Language Arts: Tailored strategies to meet diverse reading and writing needs, including graphic organisers and adaptive reading materials.
• Mathematics: Practical approaches like manipulatives and visual aids to support mathematical comprehension and differentiated tasks to cater to all abilities.
• Science & STEM: Hands-on experiments, technology integration, and inquiry-based learning designed to engage neurodiverse learners.
• Social Studies and History: Creative techniques like storytelling and visual timelines to enhance understanding, alongside adaptable assessments.
• Art, Music, and PE: Inclusive lesson plans that foster creativity and physical engagement for students with varying needs.

This manual also covers social-emotional learning, tracking student progress, and individualised assessment templates to support neurodiverse learners. Whether you’re working with neurodivergent students or adapting to different learning styles, this guide is an essential toolkit for today’s inclusive classrooms.

You will get both PDF and Google Doc formats, this manual allows for easy access, adaptability and the ability to share with any teacher in your school! Empower your students to thrive – get your copy today!

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Main Chapters:

Introduction to Supporting Neurodiversity and Learning Styles

• • • • Understanding Diverse Learners: Neurodiversity and Learning Styles
      • The Role of Educators in Fostering Inclusivity
      • Effective Strategies for Adapting Teaching Approaches

Supporting Literacy and Language Arts

• • • • Adapting Reading and Writing for Varied Learning Styles
      • Strategy Outline: Differentiating Texts Using Graphic Organisers and Visual Cues
      • Templates for Differentiated Reading Assignments
      • Example Lesson Plans for Neurodiverse Writers

Supporting Mathematics

• • • • Visual Aids and Manipulatives: Practical Use in Maths Lessons
      • Strategy Outline: Teaching Problem-Solving Through Step-by-Step Guided Approaches
      • Templates for Personalised Maths Activities
      • Lesson Plans for Developing Problem-Solving Skills

Supporting Science and STEM

• • • • Hands-On Experiments and Activities for Engagement
      • Strategy Outline: Using Inquiry-Based Learning for Scientific Exploration
      • Templates for Designing STEM Projects to Appeal to Different Learners
      • Example Science Projects for Neurodiverse Learners

Supporting Social Studies and History

• • • • Presenting History in Relatable Ways
      • Strategy Outline: Using Storytelling and Multimedia to Engage Diverse Learners
      • Templates for Storytelling and Visual Timelines
      • Example Lesson Plans for Differentiated Historical Assessments

Supporting Art and Music

• • • • Inclusive Practices for Creative Expression
      • Strategy Outline: Encouraging Sensory-Friendly Artistic Expression and Music Engagement
      • Templates for Art and Music Lesson Plans
      • Example Lesson Plans for Promoting Creativity Across Sensory Preferences

Supporting Physical Education

• • • • Inclusive Physical Activities for Varied Abilities
      • Strategy Outline: Creating Sensory-Friendly PE Activities and Encouraging Group Participation
      • Templates for Individualised Fitness Plans
      • Lesson Plans to Foster Participation and Confidence

Integrating Social and Emotional Learning

• • • • Embedding Emotional and Social Learning in Core Subjects
      • Strategy Outline: Promoting Peer Relationships Through Group Work and Reflection
      • Templates for Activities that Promote Peer Relationships
      • Example Plans for Supporting Emotional Development in Classrooms

Assessment and Progress Monitoring

• • • • Best Practices for Assessing Neurodiverse Learners
      • Strategy Outline: Customising Assessments Based on Strengths and Interests
      • Customisable Templates for Tracking Progress
      • Example Lesson Plans for Celebrating Achievements Across Learning Styles