Kerry Murphy

Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices in Early Childhood (eBook, PDF)

An Empowering Guide to Diverse Development and Play

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

It is not uncommon to hear the myths that young children develop in the same way, or that play does not come naturally to disabled or neurodivergent children. This essential guide challenges these myths and empowers early years educators to adopt neurodiversity-affirming practices which support all children, emphasising the joy, wonder, and possibilities of inclusive practice.

The book explores diverse development and learning through a variety of different lenses, including early years provision, specialist support, and speech and language therapy. The reader is introduced to a range of theoretical perspectives, alongside practical examples, audits, case studies, and strategies which explore the environment and the features and benefits of self-directed play. Topics include:

• An introduction to neurodiversity-informed practice
• Unpacking ableism and disablism in early childhood
• Approaching practice through a neurodiversity-informed lens
• Developing a curriculum that promotes equality and embraces diversity
• Advice for working effectively with parents and carers
• Creating inclusive learning environments that are accessible and enjoyable for all children.

Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices in Early Childhood challenges outdated assumptions and expands our understanding of child development and play, with inclusive practice at its heart. This is a key read for anyone working with young children, enabling them to actively move towards neurodiversity-affirming practices.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis eBooks
• Seitenzahl: 270
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. August 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781040145272
• Artikelnr.: 74869415

Autorenporträt

Kerry Murphy is an autistic and ADHD early years specialist in neurodiversity, SEN, and disability. She adopts a neurodiversity affirming framework and is currently a lecturer in early education and SEN. She has worked for a range of local authorities, early years settings, and schools offering training, consultancy, and support. She has also written and worked with several early years organisations including Anna Freud, Nursery World, Early Education, and Thrive.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
Put it into Practice: The Principles of Neurodiversity-affirming Practice
in Early Childhood
Chapter One: Introducing neurodiversity in the context of early childhood
Chapter Two: The role of ableism in early childhood
Put it into Practice: Ableism Audit
Chapter Three: The Myth of Universal Child Development
Chapter Four: The role of self-directed play in neurodiversity-affirming
practice
Put it into Practice: Environmental Foundations
Chapter Five: Play-full, Rest-full and Stress-less Environments
Chapter Six: Affirming curriculum, documentation and goal setting
Put it into Practice: Neurodiversity Affirming Documentation
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