Category Archives: Media Events

Neurodiversity in the Classroom Mentioned in Wired Magazine

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Thomas Armstrong

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 →

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Listen to Interview on Neurodiversity – Coffee Klatch Special Needs Talk Radio Network

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Thomas Armstrong

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 →

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Just Completed Talks on Multiple Intelligences in the Philippines

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Thomas Armstrong

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 →

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Read My New Article in Education Week Teacher on Neurodiversity

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Thomas Armstrong

I have an article in the April 9, 2013 online issue of Education Week Teacher entitled:  ”7 Ways to Bring Out the Best in Special Needs Students.”  In the article, I share the experience of a music teacher who had … Continue reading →

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Attending the ASCD National Conference in Chicago, March 16-17, 2013

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Thomas Armstrong

March 16-17, 2013, I attended the ASCD National Conference in Chicago, Illinois.   On March 16, I did a book signing for my latest book with ASCD, Neurodiversity in the Classroom:  Strength-Based Strategies to Help Students with Special Needs Succeed in School … Continue reading →

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