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Accessibility Diversity and Diverse Learners

Neurodiversity

Listed below are selected resources for teachers, picture books, fiction, and non-fiction related to neurodiversity.

Teacher Resources

The neurodiversity handbook for trainee teachers

by Sarah Alix

Considering a neurodivergent world is vital in society today, and even more so in the classroom. This book will support your knowledge and development as a trainee teacher so you can better understand the complexities of working with neurodivergent pupils. Starting with a model of difference rather than deficit, this book will guide trainee teachers to understand neurodiversity within the classroom, providing strategies which aim to support their students.

Neurodiversity and education

by Paul Ellis, Amanda Kirby, Abby Osborne

Human brains are diverse: each one of us has a unique set of connections between billions of nerve cells. Neurodiversity is about us all. It is not an exclusive club or one condition, difficulty, difference, or disorder. Understanding more about the concept of neurodiversity helps us consider, respect and appreciate these differences. It helps us see potential rather than deficit. This clear and practical book, which is useful for all aspects of learning and education discusses how an emphasis on neurodiverse ′ability′ can cultivate a better world.

Indigenous disability studies

edited by John T. Ward

This book provides a comprehensive approach to the perspectives, lived experiences, and socio-cultural beliefs of Indigenous scholars regarding disabilities through a distinctions-based approach. It contains chapters pertaining directly to neurodiversity, such as “Neurodiversity from an Indigenous perspective.”

Sustaining disabled youth: centering disability in asset pedagogies

edited by Frederico R. Waitoller, Kathleen A. King Thorius ; series foreword by James A. Banks

This book brings together a collection of work that situates disability as a key aspect of children and youth’s cultural identity construction. It explores how disability intersects with other markers of difference to create unique cultural repertoires to be valued, sustained, and utilized for learning. The book contains chapters pertaining directly to neurodiversity, such as “Smooth and Striated Spaces: Autistic (Ill)legibility as a Deterritorializing Force.”

Autism, Pedagogy and Education: Critical Issues for Value-based Teaching

by Carmell Conn

This book discusses critical issues concerning autism and education, and what constitutes effective pedagogy for this group of learners. Autism is a high-profile area within the discipline of special education, and the issue of how to teach autistic learners remains a contested one: recent theorising has questioned a techno-rationalist approach that places the burden of change on the autistic pupil. The author explores the values that underpin educational approaches within existing pedagogical practice: while these approaches have their individual merits and shortcomings, this book introduces and expands upon a strengths-based approach.

by Carrie C. Snow

Using creativity as a lens to explore the meaningful learning experiences of autistic youth, Carrie Snow evaluates and challenges common conceptions about autism and offers a strengths-based demonstration of the many ways that autistic people express creativity and imagination. She then identifies key qualities of education that are commonly cited by autistic people to be significant to the development of fulfilling lives, healthy identities, promising careers and vocations, and creativity in general.

DisCrit : disability studies and critical race theory in education

edited by David J. Connor, Beth A. Ferri, and Subini A. Annamma

This book brings together major figures in Disability Studies in Education (DSE) and Critical Race Theory (CRT) to explore some of today’s most important issues in education. Scholars examine the achievement/opportunity gaps from both historical and contemporary perspectives, as well as the overrepresentation of minority students in special education and the school-to-prison pipeline.

Picture Books

Brilliant Bea

by Shaina Rudolph and Mary Vukadinovich; illustrated by Fiona Lee

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): Preschool-3

Despite her struggles with reading and writing, Beatrice is a natural and brilliant storyteller. With the help of a kind-hearted teacher, Beatrice uses an old-fashioned tape recorder so she can speak her words and then play them back, as a technique for learning in whole new way. With her new approach, Beatrice is able to show her classmates who she really has been all along. This book is set in EasyReading, a dyslexia-friendly font.

A day with no words

by Tiffany Hammond; illustrations by Kate Cosgrove

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): Preschool-3

Young children will learn what life can look like for an autistic child who uses nonverbal communication by following a mother and child on a day where they use a tablet to communicate with others.

Wiggles, stomps, and squeezes calm my jitters down

Lindsey Rowe Parker; illustrated by Rebecca Burgess

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): Preschool-2

This is a story about sensory differences and how some children experience their world, told from a child’s perspective. The vibration in her feet when she runs, the tap-tap-tap of her fork on the table at mealtime, the trickle of cool water running over her hands—these are the things that calm her jitters down. This book is for anyone who has ever felt the need for a wiggle, stomp, or squeeze!

It was supposed to be sunny

by Samantha Cotterill

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): Preschool-1

Laila’s birthday party, perfectly planned with her autism in mind, goes awry due to a change in weather and an accident with her cake, but with the help of her mom and her service dog, Laila knows she can handle this.

You are enough: a book about inclusion

inspired by Sofia Sanchez; written by Margaret O’Hair; illustrated by Sofia Cardoso

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): Preschool-3

It can be hard to be different — whether because of how you look, where you live, or what you can or can’t do. But wouldn’t it be boring if we were all the same? Being different is great! Being different is what makes you YOU. This inclusive and empowering picture book from Sofia Sanchez — an 11-year-old model and actress with Down syndrome — reminds readers how important it is to embrace your differences, be confident, and be proud of who you are.

Fiction

The fire, the water, and Maudie McGinn

by Sally J. Pla

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): 3-8

Follows thirteen-year-old neurodivergent Maudie during an eventful summer in California with her father, where she struggles with whether to share a terrible secret about life with her mom and stepdad.

The best at it

by Maulik Pancholy

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): 4-9

Rahul Kapoor is heading into seventh grade in a small town in Indiana. The start of middle school is making him feel increasingly anxious, so his favorite person in the whole world, his grandfather Bhai, gives him some well-meaning advice: Find one thing you’re really good at. And become the BEST at it. Those four little words sear themselves into Rahul’s brain. While he’s not quite sure what that special thing is, he is convinced that once he finds it, bullies like Brent Mason will stop torturing him at school. And he won’t be worried about staring too long at his classmate Justin Emery. With his best friend, Chelsea, by his side, Rahul is ready to crush this challenge. … But what if he discovers he isn’t the best at anything?

Something more

by Jackie Khalilieh

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): 7-12

Fifteen-year-old Jessie, a quirky loner obsessed with the nineties, is diagnosed as autistic just weeks before starting high school. Determined to make a fresh start and keep her diagnosis a secret, Jessie creates a list of goals that range from acquiring two distinct eyebrows to getting a magical first kiss and landing a spot in the school play. Within the halls of Holy Trinity High, she finds a world where things are no longer black and white and quickly learns that living in color is much more fun. But Jessie gets more than she bargained for when two very different boys steal her heart, forcing her to go off-script.

Unbroken: 13 stories starring disabled teens

edited by Marieke Nijkamp

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): 7-12

This anthology explores disability in fictional tales told from the viewpoint of disabled characters, written by disabled creators. With stories in various genres about first loves, friendship, war, travel, and more, Unbroken will offer today’s teen readers a glimpse into the lives of disabled people in the past, present, and future.

Darius the Great is not okay

by Adib Khorram

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): 6-12

Darius Kellner speaks better Klingon than Farsi, and he knows more about Hobbit social cues than Persian ones. He’s a Fractional Persian–half, his mom’s side–and his first-ever trip to Iran is about to change his life. Darius has never really fit in at home, and he’s sure things are going to be the same in Iran. His clinical depression doesn’t exactly help matters, and trying to explain his medication to his grandparents only makes things harder. Then Darius meets Sohrab, the boy next door, and everything changes. Soon, they’re spending their days together, playing soccer, eating faludeh, and talking for hours on a secret rooftop overlooking the city’s skyline. Sohrab calls him Darioush–the original Persian version of his name–and Darius has never felt more like himself than he does now that he’s Darioush to Sohrab.

Forever is now

by Mariama J. Lockington

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): 6-12

On a perfect summer day, wrapped in her girlfriend’s arms, Sadie feels safe. She’s been struggling to manage her chronic anxiety, and is hopeful better times are ahead. When her girlfriend reveals some unexpected news, and the two witness a violent incident of police brutality, Sadie’s whole world is upended in an instant. Not feeling safe anywhere, Sadie retreats inside her self. When her therapist diagnoses Sadie with agoraphobia, she starts on a path of healing. Her best friend, Evan, updates her on the protests taking place in their city. How can you show up for your community when you can’t even leave your house?

Non-Fiction

Disability visibility: 17 first-person stories for today: adapted for young adults

edited by Alice Wong

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): 6-12

The seventeen eye-opening essays in Disability Visibility, all written by disabled people, offer keen insight into the complex and rich disability experience, examining life’s ableism and inequality, its challenges and losses, and celebrating its wisdom, passion, and joy. The accounts in this collection ask readers to think about disabled people not as individuals who need to be “fixed,” but as members of a community with its own history, culture, and movements. They offer diverse perspectives that speak to past, present, and future generations.

Care work: dreaming disability justice

by Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): Adult

In her latest book of essays, Leah writes passionately and personally about disability justice, on subject such as the creation of care webs, collective access, and radically accessible spaces. She also imparts her own survivor skills and wisdom based on her years of activist work, empowering the disabled–in particular, those in queer and/or BIPOC communities–and granting them the necessary tools by which they can imagine a future where no one is left behind.

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  • Utilisez des termes de recherche spécifiques, tels que
    • “neurodiversity”, “neurodivergent”, “disability justice”, “disability”, “accessibility”,  or “neurodiversity AND juvenile literature”
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Finding More Resources

To find more resources in this area, try the following:

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  • Use specific search terms, such as
    • “neurodiversity”, “neurodivergent”, “disability justice”, “disability”, “accessibility”,  or “neurodiversity AND juvenile literature”
    • You may also choose to narrow your search with more specific terms, such as “dyslexia AND picture books” or “bipolar disorder AND juvenile literature”
  • To find lesson plans, include “lesson plans”, “lesson planning”, or “activity programs” in your search terms.

Header image: Neurodiversity Symbol, by MissLunaRose12, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Indigenous Literature and Education

Integrating First Peoples’ Perspectives and Principles of Learning

Listed below are selected teacher resources and non-fiction related to integrating First Peoples’ perspectives and principles of learning into the classroom.

Vous trouverez ci-dessous une sélection de ressources pédagogiques et d’ouvrages non romanesques liés à l’intégration des perspectives et des principes d’apprentissage des Premiers Peuples dans la salle de classe.

Teacher Resources

In our own words: Bringing authentic First Peoples content to the K-3 classroom,

by the First Nations Education Steering Committee

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): Kindergarten – 3

This resource provides an array of ideas and suggestions that can be applied in whole or in part to incorporate First Peoples content into a K-3 classroom. By using this resource and remaining open to respectful dialogue and consultation with members of the local First Peoples communities, teachers will benefit their students and expand their own comfort with this material. Also available online. See also Authentic First Peoples resources: For use in K-7 classrooms.

Re-storying education : decolonizing your practice using a critical lens,

by Carolyn Roberts

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): Kindergarten – 12

Re-Storying Education is a process of dismantling old narratives taught in education and rebuilding new narratives that include all the voices that have created this place known as Canada today. This vital and timely book outlines how colonialism has shaped both the country and the public school system. Re-Storying Education uses an Indigenous lens, offering ways to put Indigenous education, history, and pedagogy into practice. It invites readers into an open dialogue in the pursuit of a more inclusive and just educational landscape.

Integrating Aboriginal perspectives into the school curriculum : purposes, possibilities, and challenges,

by Yatta Kanu

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): Kindergarten – 12

From improved critical thinking to increased self-esteem and school retention, teachers and students have noted many benefits to bringing Aboriginal viewpoints into public school classrooms. In Integrating Aboriginal Perspectives Into the School Curriculum, Yatta Kanu provides the first comprehensive study of how these frameworks can be effectively implemented to maximize Indigenous students’ engagement, learning, and academic achievement.

Natural curiosity 2nd edition: a resource for educators: the importance of Indigenous perspectives in children’s environmental inquiry,

by Doug Anderson, Lorraine Chiarotto, & Julie Comay

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): 1 – 6

The driving motivation for a second edition was the burning need, in the wake of strong and unequivocal recommendations by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, to situate Indigenous perspectives into the heart of Canadian educational settings and curricula, most notably in connection with environmental issues. The Indigenous lens in this edition represents a cross-cultural encounter supporting what can become an ongoing dialogue and evolution of practice in environmental inquiry. Some important questions are raised that challenge us to think in very different ways about things as fundamental as the meaning of knowledge.

Strong body & mind yoga cards,

by Kathy Beliveau & Terri Mack; illustrated by Laura Timmermans & Bill Helin

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): Kindergarten – 7

Explores the connection to each other, animals, nature, spirit, and the body through yoga. Consists of two sets of cards which can be combined into different sequences. One set emphasizes yoga practice and the other focuses on reflective practice based on the Seven Sacred Teachings and Indigenous values.

Bridging cultures: Scientific and indigenous ways of knowing nature,

by Glen Aikenhead & Herman Michell

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): Kindergarten – 12

This book supports science teachers, teacher candidates, and science educators preparing to implement science curricula that recognize Indigenous knowledge as a foundational way to understand the physical world.

Potlatch as pedagogy: Learning through ceremony,

by Sara Florence Davidson & Robert Davidson

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): K – 12

Educator Sara Florence Davidson saw how the Haida tradition of the potlatch – which she learned from her father, renowned artist Robert Davidson – could be integrated into contemporary educational practices. In this book, father and daughter present a model for learning that is holistic, relational, practical, and continuous.

Learning and teaching together: Weaving indigenous ways of knowing into education,

by Michele T.D. Tanaka

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): K – 12

This book recounts how pre-service teachers immersed in a cross-cultural course in British Columbia began to practice Indigenous ways of knowing. Working alongside Indigenous wisdom keepers, they transformed earth fibres into a mural and, in the process, transformed their own ideas about learning and teaching.This book opens a path for teachers to nurture indigenist cross-cultural understanding in their classrooms.

Resurgence coverResurgence: Engaging with Indigenous Narratives and Cultural Expressions in and Beyond the Classroom,

by Christine M’Lot & Katya Ferguson

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): K – 12

In Resurgence, poetry, art, and narratives from Indigenous authors and educators guide teachers in incorporating Indigenous stories, knowledge, and pedagogies into the classroom. The book is organized into the following four sections: Resistance, Resilience, Restoring, and Reconnecting.

Decolonizing education: Nourishing the learning spirit,

by Marie Battiste

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): K – 12

The author argues that the preservation of Aboriginal knowledge is an Aboriginal right and a right preserved by the many treaties with First Nations. Current educational policies must undergo substantive reform. Central to this process is the rejection of the racism inherent to colonial systems of education, and the repositioning of Indigenous humanities, sciences, and languages as vital fields of knowledge.

Aboriginal worldviews and perspectives in the classroom: Moving forward,

by the BC Ministry of Education

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): K – 12

This resources is designed to answer a number of questions, including what is meant by Aboriginal education and by Aboriginal worldviews and perspectives; what is required of teachers and of the education system in order to provide appropriate and authentic teaching in line with the First Peoples Principles of Learning; and where teachers can turn for guidance and support in modifying their practice to incorporate new content and approaches. Online resource only. See also, Shared learnings: Integrating BC Aboriginal content K-10.

Culturally Relevant Aboriginal Education,

by Nicole Bell & Terrylynn Brant

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): K – 12

Provides teacher candidates and in-service teachers with relevant information to help them integrate Aboriginal, First Nations, Métis, and Inuit content, customs, and traditions into the classroom, providing students with a broader perspective of Canada and its population.

Learning, Knowing, Sharing: Celebrating Successes in K-12 Aboriginal Education in British Columbia,

by Jo-ann Archibald, Q’um Q’um Xiiem, & Jan Hare

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): K – 12

Published by the BC Principals’ & Vice-Principals’ Association and the UBC Faculty of Education, this book highlights practices in British Columbia relating to Aboriginal Education. Topics include Indigenous knowledge, Indigenous language revitalization, Aboriginal family and community engagement and partnerships, and more.

 Full circle: First Nations, Métis, Inuit ways of knowing,

by Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): 8 – 12

Lesson plans which encourage teachers to incorporate First Nations, Métis, and Inuit ways of knowing into the classroom in the four thematic areas of identity, health, Residential Schools, and land.

First Nations 101,

by Lynda Gray

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): 9 – 12

Overview of the diverse and complex lives of First Nations people with subjects including veterans, youth, urbanization, child welfare, appropriate questions to ask a First Nations person, feminism, the medicine wheel, Two-spirit (LGBTQ), residential schools, the land bridge theory, and language preservation.

Braiding sweetgrass for young adults: indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and the teachings of plants,

by Robin Wall Kimmerer; adapted by Monique Gray Smith; illustrations by Nicole Neidhardt

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): 7 – 12

Botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer’s best-selling book Braiding Sweetgrass is adapted for a young adult audience by children’s author Monique Gray Smith, bringing Indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and the lessons of plant life to a new generation.

Strength and struggle: Perspectives from First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples in Canada,

by educational advisors: Rachel A. Mishenene & Pamela Rose Toulouse; reviewers: Denise Augustine; [authors and artists: Joyce Atcheson & others]

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): 10 – 11

A rich array of short stories, poetry, music lyrics, graphic art, articles, essays, and other pieces that will have students laughing, crying, talking, and thinking. It is a true celebration of First Nations, Inuit and Métis writing and art. Part of McGraw-Hill Ryerson’s Lit Collection of supplementary student resources for high school English courses. Also includes an accompanying Teacher’s Resource here.

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  • Pour limiter vos résultats aux matériels disponibles à la Bibliothèque de l’éducation, visitez le site web de la Bibliothèque de l’éducation et effectuez une recherche à l’aide de la case “Search Education Resources” située dans la bande à gauche de l’écran.
  • Remarque : les ressources étant principalement cataloguées en anglais, les termes ci-dessous donnent généralement plus de résultats que les recherches effectuées en français. Vous pouvez filtrer votre liste de résultats par langue dans la barre latérale de gauche.
  • Utilisez des termes de recherche spécifiques, tels que
    • “indigenous peoples” AND “education” AND “canada”, “indigenous children” AND “education” AND “british columbia”, “indigenous peoples” AND “study and teaching” AND “canada”, ou “indigenous pedagogy”
  • Pour trouver des plans de cours, incluez “lesson plans”, “lesson planning”, or “activity programs” dans vos termes de recherche.

Finding More Resources

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  • Use specific search terms, such as
    • “indigenous peoples” AND “education” AND “canada”, “indigenous children” AND “education” AND “british columbia”, “indigenous peoples” AND “study and teaching” AND “canada”, and “indigenous pedagogy”
  • To find lesson plans, include “lesson plans”, “lesson planning”, or “activity programs” in your search terms.
Categories
Accessibility Diversity and Diverse Learners

Inclusive Classrooms

Listed below are teacher resources related to creating and working in inclusive classrooms.

Inclusive Primary Teaching, by Goepel, Childerhouse & Sharpe Inclusive Primary Teaching

by J. Goepel, H. Childerhouse & S. Sharpe (Revised Second Edition)

Grades: K-6

Combines theory and practice while promoting critical thinking about the complex issues involved in inclusive teaching. Uses scenarios as the basis for exploring major topics.

The differentiated classroom: Responding to the needs of all learners

by Carol Ann Tomlinson (eBook edition)

Grades: K-12

Explains effective classroom-proven approaches to meet the instructional needs of every learner in any grade level. Features classroom examples of real teachers using differentiated instruction.

 Inclusion Strategies That Work!

by Toby J. Karten

Grades: K-12

Encourages teachers employ empathy, responsiveness, and patience as they confidently form lesson plans and strategies for inclusion. New edition updated with the latest research and policy developments.

 40 Active Learning Strategies for the Inclusive Classroom, Grades K-5

by Linda Schwartz Green and Diane Casale-Giannola

Grades: K-5

Connects research and application with over 40 strategies for today’s inclusive classroom, including methods for differentiating instruction for children with special needs.

Strategies for Teaching Content Effectively in the Inclusive Secondary Classroom

by Lisa A. Dieker and Rebecca A. Hines

Grades: 7-12

Provides classroom applications, school-wide recommendations and content-specific strategies to support students with disabilities in secondary general education settings.

Conquering the crowded curriculum

by Kathleen Gould Lundy

Grades: K-12

The author presents four principles–identity, imagination, innovation, and integration–which form a framework that connects the curriculum by using one subject to enrich others. Students are encouraged to see different perspectives, think critically, work with new material in various contexts, and represent their new knowledge in innovative ways.

The new inclusion: Differentiated strategies to engage ALL students

by Kathy Perez

Grades: K-8

The author presents a broad understanding of the inclusive classroom, embracing a wide range of different needs that teachers face, from special education, to ELL, to a wide spectrum of student ability and readiness. All chapters include a focus on the needs of less-able readers.

Inclusion strategies for secondary classrooms: Keys for struggling learners

by M. C. Gore

Grades: 7-12

This book explores “locks” to learning—input locks, processing/retention locks, affective locks, and output locks—and provides research-based “keys” to unlock learning barriers for students with disabilities and learning challenges. Includes discussion of the unique teaching environment of secondary classrooms and applications of universal design for learning.

The inclusion toolbox: Strategies and techniques for all teachers

by Jennifer A. Kurth and Megan Gross

Grades: K-12

The authors offer step-by-step plans for implementing new inclusive programs, guidance on how to strengthen existing programs, tools to assess student interests and develop adaptation plans, and strategies to empower and involve students with disabilities and their families and peers.

The teacher’s guide to intervention and inclusive education: 1000+ strategies to help all students succeed!

by Glynis Hannell

Grades: K-12

This book contains information on working with students’ developing brains, individual differences, and individual learning styles, and presents a variety of situations which teachers might face in the inclusive classroom.

High leverage practices for inclusive classrooms

edited by James McLeskey et al.

Grades: K-12

This research-based resource offers 22 focused chapters on various key aspects of teaching in inclusive classrooms, including collaboration, assessment, instruction, and social/emotional/behavioural concerns. (E-book only.)

Joyful learning: Active and collaborative learning in inclusive classrooms,

by Alice Udvari-Solner and Paula Kluth

Grades: K-12

This resource is intended to help build inclusive classrooms serving all learners, including those with cognitive, sensory, cultural, learning, and/or linguistic differences. The authors present strategies for engaging students in discussion, debate, creative thinking, questioning, and teamwork. The book gives teachers the tools to promote relationship building and interdependence, help students teach one another as they make discoveries about course content, and engage in whole-class learning while assisting students who need personalized instruction.

Finding More Resources

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  • Search using “Search Education Resources” box in the left hand bar on the Education Library website to limit your results to physical materials in the Education Library.
  • Use specific search terms to narrow your results, such as “inclusive classrooms”, “inclusive education”, “inclusion”, “equitable”, “diversity”, or “special education”.
  • To find lesson plans, include “lesson plans”, “lesson planning”, or “activity programs” in your search terms.

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