Adaptations for Neurodiversity, Steps to Inclusion

Viviana Inés Canulli
February 20, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 pm EST

How can educators effectively tailor their curriculum to support neurodiverse students without sacrificing academic rigor? What innovative strategies and tools are available to facilitate curriculum adaptations that cater to the unique learning needs of neurodivergent students?

In contemporary education, student diversity is recognized as an inherent and enriching element. However, the design of the education system often focuses on the average student, neglecting the specific needs of those with diverse abilities, learning styles, and neurodiversity. This project aims to address this disparity through the implementation of curriculum adaptations that promote the inclusion.

Key points to be addressed include:

  • enhanced engagement and participation,
  • improved academic outcomes,
  • fostering a supportive learning environment, and
  • preparation for a diverse world.

Webinar Type: Teaching Best Practices

Categories: Blended Teaching/Learning, Classroom Management, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Lesson Planning/Ideas

Teaching Sectors: Continuing Education/Adult ESL (non-credit), Elementary, Secondary, TESL trainers

Participant Level: All levels

About the Presenter

Viviana (she/her) is a passionate educator with nearly three decades of experience in teaching English. She holds a master’s degree in bilingual education and a specialization in diversity and inclusion in education. She is an autism analyst and a university expert in attention to neurodivergent students. Her inclusive approach and dedication to neurodiversity have led her to key roles in coordinating and managing educational programs adapted to neurodiversity for international English exams between 2019 and 2023. Currently, she creates special education programs for various universities, and she trains teachers and educational psychologists in the field. She has participated in international conferences in Paraguay, Uruguay, the Dominican Republic, Argentina, and India.

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/viviana-inés-canulli-1140a8249

Instagram: @adaptandotumundo

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