Neurodiversity Terms and Definitions in the Age of Inclusivity In my work to help businesses and educational organizations develop and implement strategies that optimize learning and productivity in a neurodiverse world, I have come to realize that there is quite a bit of confusion out there about t [...]
Top Tips for Employment Equity in the Neurodiversity Space There’s a crucial difference between equality and equity in the workplace. This difference represents the evolution in thinking that has taken place in employment as different minorities make themselves heard in the workplace. Consider these [...]
Why Does This Question About Workplace Accommodations Exist? Consider these statements overheard by my client at a ‘typical tech company’: “Yeah, she gets a cubicle on the quiet side of the floor, but the rest of us have to work in the open-plan area. Must be nice to be the boss’ favorite (forced la [...]
The Original Three Card Match Activity The best alternative to testing is demonstration of knowledge. Whenever possible, have students do a project, write a paper, do an analysis, and/or apply knowledge learned. Here’s a fun and effective teaching strategy for quizzing students. Three Card Match: Pe [...]
A memory strategy that gets things moving! Just like any of us, our students get bored with sitting in their seats for hours at a time. We can use this to our benefit – incorporating movement can be powerful for enhancing retention and learning. Movement is an important memory strategy as it provide [...]