Neurodevelopmental Differentiation

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Optimizing brain systems to maximize learning “The authors have taken a practical but fact-based approach to the emerging work on neurodiversity and its implications for teaching and learning. . . . This book is a useful differentiation manual to honor and capitalize on the beauty of each individual in our service and care.” —Michael Murphy, Educational Coach and Consultant “The neurodevelopmental differentiation strategies in this resource provide the scaffolding for every student’s high-achievement journey. . . . What a gold mine of a book—a teacher’s dream to meet unique learning needs and increase motivation for every single student in the classroom!” —LeAnn Nickelsen, Author and Educational Consultant

Readers will: • Study the eight brain information-processing systems and understand how developing strengths in these areas increases academic success • Discover how to identify students’ learning strengths and blockages • Learn how to develop individualized learning plans to fit the needs of all students • Review templates for recording and tracking student progress • Contemplate reflective questions on the eight brain areas to determine next steps in their classrooms Visit go.SolutionTree.com/instruction to download the free reproducibles in this book. ISBN 978-1-951075-95-8 90000

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Andrew Fuller • Lucy Fuller

As classroom teachers know firsthand, it is critical for K–12 students to be able to extend their learning. But expecting all students to attain the same performance via generalized instruction is unrealistic. Educators must honor and leverage students’ unique learning strengths to support students and expand their possibilities for success. In Neurodevelopmental Differentiation: Optimizing Brain Systems to Maximize Learning, authors Andrew Fuller and Lucy Fuller explain that by understanding the brain’s eight information-processing systems—(1) spatial reasoning, (2) perceptual and motor skills, (3) concentration and memory, (4) planning and sequencing, (5) thinking and logic, (6) people smarts, (7) language and word smarts, and (8) number smarts— educators can help students apply their processing strengths to areas that challenge them using individualized learning plans. With this approach, learners’ growth is limitless.


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