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emilykm-lpc.bsky.social
🧠 Neurodivergent | 🎙️ Host of The Neurodiversity Podcast | 💜 Counselor & Educator| 📚 Author | 📣 Speaker | Next book: Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Transforming Practices So All Students Feel Accepted and Supported (January 2025)
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I’m presenting at @cecmembership.bsky.social 2025 Convention & Expo on Creating Neurodiversity-Affirming Learning Environments: Implementing Practical Support Strategies along with @emilykm-lpc.bsky.social Hoping for a great turnout! Who else will be there? ! #CEC2025 #EduSky

There’s nothing better than stumbling upon something lovely about your own book because you went down a rabbit role about learning. Thanks, Jessica Kulynych for truly getting “Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools” #Edusky #BookSky open.substack.com/pub/jessicaj...

🎧 In this timely episode of Creating Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools, @emilykm-lpc.bsky.social, @timvillegas.com (of @mcie.org) and I dive into dismantling ableism in education. We explore how ableism is embedded in schools, the social model of disability, and more. Listen in. #Edusky

I love seeing that orange "Best Seller" flag! I'd love to give away a few copies of this book to some folks who are willing to leave an honest review on Amazon or other platforms. Just comment here + repost this post to be entered! #EduSky @amandamorin.bsky.social @freespiritbooks.bsky.social

I love this too and would add additional giveaway copies to @emilykm-lpc.bsky.social’s for honest reviews! I’ll keep an eye on Emily’s comments and we’ll coordinate. 📚#BookSky

I love seeing that orange "Best Seller" flag! I'd love to give away a few copies of this book to some folks who are willing to leave an honest review on Amazon or other platforms. Just comment here + repost this post to be entered! #EduSky @amandamorin.bsky.social @freespiritbooks.bsky.social

McWilliams wrote, "Some people feel so bereft of clear family standards, so ignored by the adults around them, that to push themselves to grow up they hold themselves to idealized criteria of behavior and feeling that they derive from the larger culture.” www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/perf...

This week, I talked with @emilykm-lpc.bsky.social and @amandamorin.bsky.social about four actionable changes teachers can make right now to reshape their classrooms into spaces that are more affirming for neurodiverse students. Really good stuff! www.cultofpedagogy.com/neurodiversi...

@emilykm-lpc.bsky.social such a great presentation! #MakingadifferenceinPA

It was such an honor to be invited to be a guest on the @cultofpedagogy.bsky.social podcast with Jennifer Gonzalez. We're so thrilled that this book (Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools) is resonating with educators everywhere. Take a listen. 🎧 #EduSky @amandamorin.bsky.social

We’ve seen this, right #EduSky? This happened on Friday: The introduction of H.R.899 - To terminate the Department of Education. To be clear, that’s the whole thing, too. No additional text. www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...

January 2024 Book Releases Recap! Here are the books about autism, or with Autistic main characters, written by Autistic authors and published in January! 🧵 #AutismBooks #AutisticAuthor #Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #BookSky

very little that gives me a kick of seratonin than seeing pics of our new book making their way out into the world. ♥️ @amandamorin.bsky.social

"Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Transforming Practices so All Students Feel Accepted and Supported," available on shelves today! It has been an amazing journey to co-author this book w/ @emilykm-lpc.bsky.social across time zones. Order your copy now and start showing us your "shelfies."

Happy pub day to @amandamorin.bsky.social & @emilykm-lpc.bsky.social ! This dynamic duo joined forces to guide schools in developing a nurturing, enlightened approach to teaching.  Get your copy today from Bookshop (https://bookshop.org/a/88516/9798885543972) or Amazon (https://amzn.to/40gEew8).

🎉It’s book release day! 🎉! @emilykm-lpc.bsky.social and I can’t wait for you to read, review, and use “Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Transforming Practices so All Students Feel Accepted and Supported” Available from all booksellers now!

It’s only one day until release day, and this book is the only thing you need to be talking about. It’s affirming, it’s inclusive, and honestly? It’s the best thing to happen to education since dry shampoo. ~David Rose (according to legend) You can order "Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools" now!

Introducing the T.R.U.E. strategy - a thoughtful approach to helping students navigate when and how to be their authentic selves in different situations. While we all mask certain aspects of ourselves at times, learning to balance authenticity with social adaptation is a crucial skill.

We're so glad that Kareem Neal, Arizona's 2019 Teacher of the Year and 2022 National Teacher’s Hall of Fame inductee, saw how "Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Transforming Practices so All Students Feel Accepted and Supported," can help all students feel seen. Pre-order your copy now!

Oh, thank you, darling. Truly, thank you for being here & showing your support. This book is going to be the resource for creating schools where every student feels seen & valued. You’re all a part of this fabulous journey! ~Moira Rose (probably) Order "Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools" everywhere.

3D SC: Only 3 days until release day! This book is a testament to the power of good ideas executed well. Here’s to changing education for the better—one school at a time. ~Johnny Rose (sources say) You can order "Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools" now, everywhere books are sold.

Understanding how neurodivergent students seek positive attention through camouflaging behaviors is crucial for creating truly supportive learning environments. Discover insights and strategies in "Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools," available January 21, 2025.

Did you know that Universal Design for Learning (UDL) benefits every student in the classroom, not just those who traditionally receive accommodations? When we design our learning environments with flexibility and accessibility in mind from the start, we create spaces where all students can thrive.

We knew the cover of our new book "Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Transforming Practices so All Students Feel Accepted and Supported," looks celebratory, but it's very cool that Cindy Johanson of the George Lucas Educational Foundation pointed out that the contents celebrates minds of all kinds!

Okay, but like, this book is basically the Beyoncé of educational resources every chapter is intentional, stunning, and leaves you wanting more. Get ready to upgrade your entire educational aesthetic. It’s iconic, relevant, and totally life-changing.~David Rose (or something like that)

Co-regulation strategies offer a powerful framework for supporting neurodivergent students in the classroom. Rather than focusing solely on behavior management, this approach builds a foundation of mutual trust and understanding between educators and students.

Thriving is such a powerful goal, and we appreciate that Lauren Jewett, NBCT's (@doitjewett87) believes our book "Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Transforming Practices so All Students Feel Accepted and Supported," can help both students and teachers get there. Pre-order now from any bookseller!

Why do informal classroom accommodations matter for all students, not just those with documented needs? Research shows that creating an accessible learning environment from the start benefits everyone - reducing anxiety, improving engagement, and fostering genuine inclusion.

We love that Cindy Johanson of the George Lucas Educational Foundation saw both research and practice in our new book, "Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Transforming Practices so All Students Feel Accepted and Supported." Because we want you to have practical strategies you can put into action now!

We're grateful that Dr. Ellen Braaten was able to write the foreword for our new book "Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Transforming Practices so All Students Feel Accepted and Supported." You can pre-order your copy now from any bookseller.

My copy of Neurodiversity Affirming Schools by @emilykm-lpc.bsky.social & @amandamorin.bsky.social arrived in the mail! Thanks to the authors for letting me preview the book last fall & write a praise blurb in the front pages. Cheers on a book supporting kids and educators. Pre-order for Jan. 21!

Many neurodivergent students experience school as a source of ongoing stress and overwhelm, but this isn't inevitable. Understanding the connection between school environments and student wellbeing helps us create spaces where all learners can feel safe and supported.

This book is more than just another title on a shelf—it’s a roadmap for creating inclusive, supportive classrooms. If I were you, I’d be clearing a spot on my desk for it right now. ~Johnny Rose (or so I've been told) You can order "Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools" now, everywhere books are sold.

When the joyous and just Juliana Urtubey, 2021 National Teacher of the Year says your book "Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Transforming Practices so All Students Feel Accepted and Supported." honors the humanity of each child, that's a tearjerking endorsement. Thanks so much, Juliana!

Dr. Andrew Kahn's vast experience working with parents of, educators for, and neurodivergent students themselves makes this endorsement of our book "Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Transforming Practices so All Students Feel Accepted and Supported," so powerful. Pre-order your copy now everywhere!

True belonging goes deeper than inclusion - it means creating learning environments where every student knows they're valued from the start, not just invited in as an afterthought. Order "Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Transforming Practices So All Students Feel Accepted and Supported" now.

We love that Kareem Neal, Arizona's 2019 Teacher of the Year & veteran special education teacher thinks our new book "Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Transforming Practices so All Students Feel Accepted & Supported," is an invaluable resource for shifting teacher mindset! Pre-order now everywhere!

How ableism shows up in schools aren't always obvious, but they profoundly affect our students every day. Understanding these patterns helps us create spaces where students are valued. Our new book offers practical approaches for building truly inclusive schools everywhere. https://buff.ly/41UIEex

Thanks for inviting me to preview and blurb this book! ❤️ 🧠 ♾️

Thanks to Lauren Jewett, NBCT and teacher of students with exceptional needs (@doitjewett87) for reading and blurbing our new book "Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Transforming Practices so All Students Feel Accepted and Supported," coming from Free Spirit Publishing on January 21, 2025.

Random reminder that NEURODIVERSITY-AFFIRMING SCHOOLS: TRANSFORMING PRACTICES SO ALL STUDENTS FEEL ACCEPTED & SUPPORTED drops Jan 21st and can be preordered now! Learn practices that ensure neurodivergent students feel safe, valued, and understood. Co-authored w/the amazing @emilykm-lpc.bsky.social.

A groundbreaking opus is upon us! This book is a veritable passport to a world where every student feels valued. Its pages are dripping with wisdom, compassion, and flair. Ready yourself for an educational renaissance!

Are you over 18, and have you previously been identified, or are you currently classified as gifted and talented? As part of my doctoral research at the University of Bristol, I am investigating the effects of this classification. If you are interested in participating, please scan the QR code!