Information On Neurodiversity for Schools
Kei tēnā, kei tēnā, kei tēnā ano. Tōnā ake ahua, Tōnā ake mauri, Tōnā ake mana
Each and every one has their own uniqueness, life essence and presence
Links to information and teaching strategies for diverse learners
"Children and young people learn best when they feel accepted, when they enjoy positive relationships with their fellow learners and teachers, and when they are able to be active, visible members of the learning community.
Enacting Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, inclusive learning communities do the right thing by learners and communities (tika), with integrity (pono) and with care and sincerity (aroha)."
ADHD ~ Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder
ADHD is a lifelong neurological condition. It affects the way the brain receives, processes, and responds to information. ~ MoE 2020
NZ Inclusive Education Guide
Ministry of Education information, videos and strategies, useful for teachers and parents of students with ADHD.
ADDitude online Guide
An educator who understands ADHD can make a meaningful difference in children’s lives. Become that inspiring teacher your students will remember into adulthood with these specialized classroom strategies for addressing academic difficulties, encouraging focus, and ensuring appropriate school behavior.
ADHD New Zealand
Our vision is to advance the ADHD community by providing practical information and support.
ADHD MoE Resource
This booklet examines how ADHD can influence learning and provides strategies teachers can use in the classroom. It examines key areas where students with ADHD may need support and features some whole class strategies that may benefit all students, particularly those with ADHD.
Hub - ADHD Overview
We are here to help you to identify and use research in your teaching, and to support you in developing and sharing your ideas.
ASD ~ Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects each person in unique ways. Students with ASD may need support making sense of the world and how to participate in it. It is a group of lifelong conditions that may affect communication, social interaction, and cognition (thinking). Asperger syndrome is part of the autism spectrum. ~ MoE 2020
NZ Inclusive Education Guide
Ministry of Education information, videos and strategies, useful for teachers and parents of students with ASD.
Ministry of Education
This MoE (NZ) page has links to several useful sites to help schools and teachers to support students with a diagnosis of ASD in the classrooom.
Altogether Autism
This is a free, nationwide autism information and advisory service.
With the vast amount of information online, finding credible information on autism is a challenge. Altogether Autism can provide you with the information you need.
Sue Larkey Website
Sue Larkey is unashamedly passionate about her mission – to inspire parents and educators. She is uniquely positioned within the education system having taught both as a primary school teacher and a special education teacher. She is a highly qualified educator who has taught students with autism spectrum disorder in the mainstream and special schools. She combines practical experience with extensive research.
National Autistic Society (UK)
If you are a teacher or work in a school we have a wealth of autism resources for you. Sign up to MyWorld, and have practical tips on helping autistic children emailed to you every fortnight.
Dyslexia
Dyslexia is defined as "a range of persistent difficulties with aspects of reading, writing and spelling" (Ministry of Education). It is often accompanied by strengths in creativity and big-picture thinking and difficulties with organisation and short term memory.
NZ Inclusive Education Guide
Ministry of Education information, videos and strategies, useful for teachers and parents of students with Dyslexia.
NZ MoE Dyslexia Resource Kete
These resources promote a range of options for helping students living with dyslexia to learn in ways that work best for them. They will support dyslexic learners to be recognised and to access the curriculum through reasonable accommodations.
Dyslexia Foundation (NZ)
Dyslexia Foundation of New Zealand (DFNZ) was formed in November 2006 to provide a voice for, and services to, the estimated one in ten New Zealanders with dyslexia as well as to those supporting them.
Understood
We’re dedicated to shaping a world where millions of people who learn and think differently can thrive at home, at school, and at work.
Made by Dyslexia
Made by Dyslexia is a global charity led by successful dyslexics. We want to help the world understand dyslexia by developing tools to explain dyslexic thinking including articles, stories, resources and useful videos.
4D - 4 Dyslexia
Having identified students who may have dyslexic learning preferences, personalized or individualized learning can be introduced through a wide range of simple classroom adjustment. Our latest 4D Schools Guide V2 outlines almost 100 simple changes that can be made in the classroom to improve the learning environment.