PD Night: Welcoming, Supporting, and Growing Our Understanding of Neurodivergent Students
Wed, May 14
|Zoom
Join Jolene as she discusses what neurodiversity is and shares examples of how neurodiversity might present in students. She’ll share ideas that may help support neurodivergent students, focusing on kids with sensory sensitivities and/or with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Time & Location
May 14, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM MDT
Zoom
About the Event
Welcoming, Supporting, and Growing Our Understanding of Neurodivergent Students
Jolene Gutiérrez is an award-winning neurodivergent teacher librarian who has been working with neurodivergent learners at Denver Academy since 1995. Jolene also writes books for young readers and hopes her books will help some readers feel seen and will help others learn and grow in compassion. Her books have been printed in 9 countries and 8 languages.
Join Jolene as she discusses what neurodiversity is and shares examples of how neurodiversity might present in students. She’ll share ideas that may help support neurodivergent students, focusing on kids with sensory sensitivities and/or with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Jolene will also offer booklists and tips for selecting books with authentic representation.
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