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Introduction to Diverse Learners

Introduction to Diverse Learners: Dyslexia

Introduction to Diverse Learners: Dyslexia

In the previous video, we took a look at 14 of the different categories of disabilities, and today we're going to talk about one of those specific categories, which is a Specific Learning Disability or SLD for short. And one of...

Introduction to Diverse Learners: Part 1 of 5

Introduction to Diverse Learners: Part 1 of 5

Classrooms as Greenhouses I found it helpful to think about our classrooms like a greenhouse. If you imagine a greenhouse full of plants and full of all different types of growing things, each of them needs different things to...

Introduction to Diverse Learners: Autism Spectrum Disorder

Introduction to Diverse Learners: Autism Spectrum Disorder

Perhaps you've heard about Temple Grandin. She was one of the first people to give a voice to or speak about what it's like to have autism. In 1991 was the first time that autism was labeled or identified as its own category in...

Introduction to Diverse Learners: ADHD

Introduction to Diverse Learners: ADHD

ADHD is the abbreviation for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The term ADHD flies around in our society a lot today, and it can raise a lot of questions about, "what does this mean and what are its implications?" And so...

Introduction to Diverse Learners: Trauma

Introduction to Diverse Learners: Trauma

We have discussed numerous specific disabilities, but there are many other factors that can impact a child's development, a child's ability to learn. One of these factors that I want us to consider is the role of trauma and...

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