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Inclusion Convening on Neurodiversity

In our continued commitment to strengthening inclusion in early care and education, below you'll find photos, session recordings and resources that serve as powerful tools to revisit, reinforce, and build on the insights and connections from our Inclusion Convening on Neurodiversity.

Photo Gallery

Event Recap and Highlights

 

 

 

Videos and Presentations

 

Keynote Address from Dani Bowman
Embracing Neurodiversity and Creativity, Dani Bowman’s Journey from Animation Aficionado to Social Entrepreneur

  • Click here to watch the full keynote address
  • Click here to download the presentation slides

Learn more about Dani Bowman:

  • Website: https://linktr.ee/DaniMationENT
  • Dani’s Story: https://youtu.be/CQ4RSK8ow-Y

 

Workshop with Stephanie Tangsombatvisit, MD
Neurodiversity in Preschool Children

  • Click here to watch the workshop
  • Click here to download the presentation slides

Dr. Stephanie would also like to share the additional links below as many providers had questions related to education support, educational rights, and the IEP process.

  • Disability Rights and Education Defense Fund: https://dredf.org/
    • Sample letters for 504 and IEP: https://dredf.org/sample-letters-forms/
  • Disability Rights California: https://www.disabilityrightsca.org/
  • Black Parallel School Board: https://blackparallelschoolboard.com/

 

Workshop with Amanda Campbell, Center for Early Childhood Connections
Looking Within: Using Self-Awareness to Build Inclusive Classrooms

  • Click here to watch the workshop
  • Click here to download the presentation slides

 

Parent Panel
Sharing firsthand experiences and insights in raising neurodivergent children. 

  • Click here to watch the Parent Panel

A special thank you to our Parent Panel facilitated by Dr. Brad Berman with Sheena Glover, Mayte Jasso, and Conni Newborn-Payne sharing firsthand insights and experiences in raising neurodivergent children.

 

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