We All Think Differently — Montessori Northwest

Resources & References

Implicit Bias Harvard Quiz https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatestv2.html
Brain Cells mapping https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/15/world/human-brain-map-harvard-google-scn/index.html
Research of Causes of Autism https://www.cdc.gov/autism/seed/research-findings.html
Diagnosis with Social Justice Lens https://www.counseling.org/publications/counseling-today-magazine/article-archive/article/legacy/conceptualizing-diagnosis-through-a-social-justice-lens
Temple Grandin Movie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_Grandin_(film)

General Links

Sensory Processing Disorder https://sensoryhealth.org/basic/about-spd
Retained Reflexes https://www.instagram.com/brainandbodyhealth_/
Kids Master Skills https://www.kidsmasterskills.com/
Pathological Demand Avoidance https://www.pdasociety.org.uk
IG: Speech and Language Pathologists, Sensory SLP
https://www.instagram.com/sensory.slp/
https://www.connectionsspeechpathology.com/
The Child Led SLP
https://www.instagram.com/thechildledslp/
https://www.jessieginsburg.com/
Neuro Affirm Care Provider Directory https://www.neuroaffirm.com/
Autism Learning Styles https://www.goldstarrehab.com/parent-resources/understanding-autism-learning-styles-2dab4
Autism Stigma https://www.apexaba.com/blog/autism-and-stigma#:~:text=Autism%20stigma%20is%20a%20pervasive,and%20behaviors%20towards%20autistic%20individuals.
Understanding Autism in Children: The Birthday Party https://neurodivergencewales.org/en/community-services/i-work-with-children-in-health-social-care/the-birthday-party/

All Ages Links

Pincer Grasp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=db7ZwnC10tE
Developmental Milestones https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4HdXxz25pw
Pathways Milestones Checklists https://pathways.org/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Milestones Checklists https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html
Ages and Stages Screening Tool https://agesandstages.com/
Developmental Delay https://www.healthline.com/health/developmental-delay#speech-and-language
Autism in Toddlers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WY7gwX13c_s

0-3 Development Links

TED Talks

Invisible Diversity: A Story of Undiagnosed Autism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cF2dhWWUyQ4
What we can learn from people with autism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdbjBsSiR8E
ADHD Redefined https://www.ted.com/talks/brooke_matson_adhd_redefined
Autism and ADHD: How to Cope With a Dual Diagnosis https://www.youtube.com/watchv=BgqBS9RBN64&list=PLNehOSg87CRb5164PuMwJRUS2LxV184Tn&index=4

Uniquely Human by Dr. Berry Prizant
Montessori Strategies for Children with Learning Differences by Joyce S. Pickering
The Myth of Normal by Daniel Maté and Gabor Maté
NeuroToggle: Fostering Neurodivergent Minds Through Neuroplasticity Strategies by Kimberly Kitzerow
True Hues Color Wheel: An activity to better understand autism by The Pip Productions
Neurodiversity-Affirming Handbook by Megan Mott, M.S., CCC-SLP
Culturally Responsive Teaching & The Brain by Zaretta Hammond
Sensational Kids: Hope and Help for Children With Sensory Processing Disorder by Doris A. Fuller and Lucy Jane Miller

Books

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