A presentation based on a British Council article on Supporting neurodivergent students in the classroom.

1. Supporting
neurodivergent
students in the
classroom
Veronika Břoušková, 495517

2. Ozturk, O., & Kizilkan, T. (n.d.). How do I support neurodivergent students?.
Teaching English. https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/community/magazine/how-
do-i-support-neurodivergent-students

3. Introduction
Brainstorming: Neurodiversity

4. neurodivergent

5. Neurodiversity
• Spectrum
• Neurodivergent
• People with variation in their mental
functions
• Everyone‘s experience and
symptoms are different
• Possible characteristics:
• Difficulties with social
communication and interaction
• Challanges in planning, organisation
and time management
• Difficulties starting or finishing work

6. How do I support
neurodivergent
students in the
classroom?

7. How do I support neurodivergent students in the classroom?
• Create a positive classroom culture
• Classroom rules, positive language, opportunities for collaboration and
collaborative learning
• Clearly state your expectations
• Check understanding – look for non-verbal signs too
• Provide clear instructions
• Clear and concise written instructions, visual aids
• Using Multisensory Teaching Methods
• Hands-on activities, visual aids, music and movement

8. How do I support neurodivergent students in the classroom?
• Allow breaks and movement
• Movement breaks to stretch or move around if needed
• Adapting Assessments and Assignments
• Extra time, alternative formats (oral, visual), smaller chunks of work
• Parent and Caregiver Involvement
• Better understanding, accomodations

9. Conclusion
 Different characteristics and experiences
 Differentiation is benefial to all students
 Open and safe environment
 Get to know your students
 Educate yourself
• Books, articles, media, socials

10. Retreived from: https://www.youtube.com/@realpaigelayle
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11. Retreived from:
https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/training/teachingenglish
-inclusive-classrooms
Retreived from: https://www.instagram.com/theautisticlife/

12. Resources
Ozturk, O., & Kizilkan, T. (n.d.). How do I support neurodivergent
students?. Teaching English.
https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/community/magazine/how
-do-i-support-neurodivergent-students