Public launch: The Learning About Neurodiversity at School (LEANS) resource
Date and time
Location
Online event
A free introduction to a new neurodiversity teaching tool, for educators and primary schools - resource details and extended Q&A session
About this event
The Learning About Neurodiversity at School (LEANS) resource pack is a new tool for primary classes (P5-P7) to introduce neurodiversity, and help them talk about how it affects school experiences and daily life.
This launch gives the who, what, when, where and why of the LEANS resources, and places them in a larger context of why teaching neurodiversity is beneficial and important. This event is focused on information for educators and schools who are interested in delivering this resource or interested in neurodiversity more broadly, but is open to everyone. The event will be recorded.
The launch includes 60 minutes overview content from LEANS educators and researchers, and incorporates extended time for questions and discussion (30 min). Details are provided below.
The LEANS resource pack will be released for free, worldwide in June 2022—stay tuned for details!
Event programme (may be subject to change)
Event introduction
Professor Sue Fletcher-Watson and members of the research team
Introduction to the LEANS resource pack: The value of teaching about neurodiversity in school; resource pack development, and content.
Lead LEANS researcher Dr Alyssa Alcorn and members of the research team
Educator perspectives on LEANS and neurodiversity teaching
Sarah Douglas, LEANS educator design team and former primary school educator
Resource preview: LEANS storytelling content
Dr Sarah McGeown
The LEANS school evaluation: about the study; results; feedback from children and teachers.
LEANS research team
Educator perspectives on LEANS and neurodiversity teaching
Chris Rigby, LEANS educator design team and Director of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities at the Outwood Grange Academy Trust
Connecting neurodiversity to the curriculum and considering risk: How LEANS relates to the school curricula in the UK nations; ethical considerations around neurodiversity teaching; Is LEANS right for your school?
Dr Alyssa Alcorn
Thank yous and announcements
LEANS research team
