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Author Archives: Thomas Armstrong
Neurodiversity in the Classroom Mentioned in Wired Magazine
The latest issue of Wired magazine contains an article on neurodiversity which references my book Neurodiversity in the Classroom: Strength-Based Strategies to Help Students with Special Needs Succeed in School and Life. It’s their 20th anniversary edition, where, according to the editors: … Continue reading
Listen to Interview on Neurodiversity – Coffee Klatch Special Needs Talk Radio Network
On April 28, 2013, I did a 45 minute blog talk radio interview with Marianne Russo, founder, president and host of The Coffee Klatch Special Needs Talk Radio Network. We discussed the concept of neurodiversity and how it can make … Continue reading
Posted in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorders, Education, Intellectual Disabilities, Learning Disabilties, Media Events, Neurodiversity, Special Education
Tagged ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Coffee Klatch, Intellectual Disabilities, Learning Disabilties, Marianne Russo, Neurodiversity, Neurodiversity in the Classroom, Special Education, special needs, stability balls, Temple Grandin
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Multiple Intelligences Workshop for Teachers at Charter School in Sacramento
On April 26, 2013 I did a one-day workshop on multiple intelligences for teachers at the Yav Pem Suab Academy in Sacramento, a member of the Urban Charter Schools Collective. Also attending the workshop were eight teachers, one librarian, and principal … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Multiple Intelligences, Neurodiversity, Speaking Events, Uncategorized
Tagged elementary school, hip hop, Joseph Bonnheim Elementary School, learning, learning strategies, learning through music, learning through the body, martial arts, Monart, multiple intelligences, Neurodiversity, rain forest, Sacramento Public Schools, teaching, Yav Pem Suab Academy
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Just Completed Talks on Multiple Intelligences in the Philippines
On April 15 and 16, 2013 I visited the Philippines and did two talks on multiple intelligences. The first talk on April 15th was for 1500 pediatricians as part of a dinner symposium sponsored by Wyeth/Nutrition at the CMX Convention … Continue reading