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Dr. Armstrong’s
Neurodiverse Universe Blog
Neurodiverse Universe Blog
December 15, 2011:
Neurodiversity: More than Just a Good Notion
November 28, 2011:
Seeing the Best in Every Child: The Importance of Neurodiversity
May 14, 2011:
Thomas Armstrong To Lecture in Brazil
April 22, 2011:
21st Century Learning: What Is It Really?
“So much of what goes on in our society works to pressure people
into meeting rigid expectations for behavior, learning, and
development. The reality, though, is that individuals grow and
learn in remarkably different ways. When we allow people to
develop according to their natural rhythms, and learn in their
own unique way, we make it possible for them to achieve a sense
of meaning in their lives, and enable them to share their remarkable
gifts with the broader culture, thus making the world a better
place in which to live.”
- Dr. Thomas Armstrong
Thomas Armstrong Featured In:
“Parents,
teachers, and policy makers should all read this thought-provoking
book. I loved it.” - Temple Grandin, author of Thinking in Pictures
In The Power of Neurodiversity: Unleashing the Advantages of Your Differently Wired Brain, Thomas Armstrong explains how we’ve become a “culture of disabilities,” and need to spend more time focusing on the strengths of those with mental health labels. He provides practical tools to empower individuals with neurological differences, including advice on:
- how to construct an ideal niche,
- how to use assistive technologies
- how to think about career development as a pathway to success, and
- why inclusive classrooms offer the best learning experiences for neurodiverse children.
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Dr. Armstrong writes and speaks on five key topics:
Multiple Intelligences
Harvard professor Howard Gardner has suggested that the idea of a single intelligence, or “I.Q.” is far too limited, and that eight different intelligences need to be considered in any accounting of an individual’s full potential. Dr. Armstrong has been the leading figure in the world in translating Gardner’s theory into practical applications for children, parents, teachers, and adult learners. Learn More...
Harvard professor Howard Gardner has suggested that the idea of a single intelligence, or “I.Q.” is far too limited, and that eight different intelligences need to be considered in any accounting of an individual’s full potential. Dr. Armstrong has been the leading figure in the world in translating Gardner’s theory into practical applications for children, parents, teachers, and adult learners. Learn More...
Neurodiversity
Over the past 10 years, the concept of neurodiversity has emerged from the disability community to become a major force in the understanding of individuals with brain differences, including those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and intellectual disabilities. Just as we speak of the benefits of biodiversity and cultural diversity, so too, we need to appreciate the strengths of those with mental health labels. Dr. Armstrong is one of the key voices currently articulating a neurodiversity perspective on human growth and learning. Learn More...
Over the past 10 years, the concept of neurodiversity has emerged from the disability community to become a major force in the understanding of individuals with brain differences, including those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and intellectual disabilities. Just as we speak of the benefits of biodiversity and cultural diversity, so too, we need to appreciate the strengths of those with mental health labels. Dr. Armstrong is one of the key voices currently articulating a neurodiversity perspective on human growth and learning. Learn More...
Natural Genius of Kids
Every child comes into life as a genius, full of creativity, wonder, playfulness, and wisdom. Dr. Armstrong has been a major advocate for the child as a natural genius, and in his books and speaking engagements has articulated twelve qualities of genius, three factors that shut the genius down, and five ways to reawaken the genius in both children and adults. Learn More...
Every child comes into life as a genius, full of creativity, wonder, playfulness, and wisdom. Dr. Armstrong has been a major advocate for the child as a natural genius, and in his books and speaking engagements has articulated twelve qualities of genius, three factors that shut the genius down, and five ways to reawaken the genius in both children and adults. Learn More...
ADD/ADHD Strategies
ADD/ADHD is one of the most common mental disorders in children and adolescents. Dr. Armstrong has been a vocal critic of this medical diagnosis, believing that other factors including developmental, educational, and creative factors need to be taken into account before a diagnosis is made. He proposes fifty non-drug strategies to improve behavior and attention span, to be used in addition to, or instead of, traditional medical interventions. Learn More...
ADD/ADHD is one of the most common mental disorders in children and adolescents. Dr. Armstrong has been a vocal critic of this medical diagnosis, believing that other factors including developmental, educational, and creative factors need to be taken into account before a diagnosis is made. He proposes fifty non-drug strategies to improve behavior and attention span, to be used in addition to, or instead of, traditional medical interventions. Learn More...
The Stages of Life
Each of us is on a unique journey through life that encompasses many significant crossroads and pathways. In his book The Human Odyssey, Dr. Armstrong synthesizes a wide range of material from anthropology, sociology, psychology, literature, religion, and brain research to articulate a model of human development that encompasses twelve different stages, each with its own unique gift to humanity. In The Best Schools, he applies many of these insights to education. Learn More...
Each of us is on a unique journey through life that encompasses many significant crossroads and pathways. In his book The Human Odyssey, Dr. Armstrong synthesizes a wide range of material from anthropology, sociology, psychology, literature, religion, and brain research to articulate a model of human development that encompasses twelve different stages, each with its own unique gift to humanity. In The Best Schools, he applies many of these insights to education. Learn More...