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Neurodiversity and Special Education

Inclusive Resources for Supporting and Empowering the Neurodivergent Community in Education and Everyday Life

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7 Tips on the Path to Disability Pride from LeDerick Horne

  1. Give youth “Knowledge of Self”. See “A Conceptual Framework of SelfAdvocacy for Students with Disabilities"
  2. Find a Mentor. Check out Youth Leadering & Mentoring opportunities with Easterseals MA here.
  3. Practice Disability Disclosure. The 411 on Disability Disclosure: A Workbook for Youth with Disabilities
  4. Use Mental Health Support. View Mental Health Resources available locally in MetroWest, MA and nationwide here.
  5. Exposure to Postsecondary Disability Supports. Learn more about tools like EnvisionIT and TAGG
  6. Paid Employment while in School. "Identifying Nonacademic Behaviors Associated With Post-School Employment and Education"
  7. Use the IEP as an Opportunity. Self Directed IEP (Zarrow Center, University of Oklahoma)

It's about connecting disability to identity. As students develop disability identity, they need empowering opportunities to come together and build community.

— LeDerick Horne, Author, Empowering Students with Hidden Disabilities

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Related Topics: Blog Post - Celebrating Pride Disability Month 

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