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ADHD/Other types of neurodiversity

Where to Start

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ADHD

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Autism


Neurodiversity in General

 

Cerebral Palsy


Tourette Syndrome


Dyslexia/Learning Disabilities (LD)


Childhood Mental Health


Epilepsy

 

Speech 

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Learn More About Disability

 

Disability Equality in Education (DEE)

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Disability Justice and Youth - Youth Celebrate Diversity

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Think Inclusive | The Official Blog of MCIE 

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How to Talk to Your Child About Differences and Disabilities - Understood

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Awareness events

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2023 Disability Awareness Calendar 

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Neurodiversity Celebration Week  (March)

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Autism Acceptance Month  (April) 

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ADHD Awareness Month  (Oct)

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Dyslexia Awareness Month.  (Oct)

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Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month  (May 15 - June 15)

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additional Resources for School Librarians

 

#OwnVoices - original definition by Corinne Duyvis. (Note: The term has fallen somewhat out of favor: Read why here.) 

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YA Disability Database of YA (+ some middlegrade) books w disability representation:

https://yadisabilitydatabase.wixsite.com/home/

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A Few "Disability in Kidlit" Articles from their Archives:

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Books For Littles - Igniting luminaries - the next generation of kind & brilliant leaders

 

Additional Resources for Educators

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For educators | For learning and thinking differences - Understood

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Articles on Disability

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The Current State of Disability Representation in Children's Books - Book Riot

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Special education teacher explains why she wants to be called 'accessibility specialist' - GMA

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I started talking about disability in my classroom. It changed both me and my students. - Chalkbeat

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"Special Needs" is a Euphemism that Hurts Disable Kids - Fatherly

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