NSCI140-Neurodiversity Live Slides PDF
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These are lecture slides on neurodiversity and learning differences. The document explores different aspects of the topic discussing various related concepts and issues.
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1 2 Self Reflection What Brain Superpower Would You Choose? Brain Superpower 4 Superpowers Come With Neurodiversity (and vice versa) 5 ...
1 2 Self Reflection What Brain Superpower Would You Choose? Brain Superpower 4 Superpowers Come With Neurodiversity (and vice versa) 5 Outline Recap of previous concepts Looking for Neural Correlates of Learning difficulties/disorders The experience of neurodivergent students in university Universal Design for Learning Group work ☺ 7 Outline Recap of previous concepts Looking for Neural Correlates of Learning difficulties/disorders The experience of neurodivergent students in university Universal Design for Learning Group work ☺ 8 Neurodiversity Exists Across the Entire Population but Usually Used to Describe Atypical Neurological Phenotypes 9 Human trait(s) (morphology and function) Neurodiversity Exists Across the Entire Population but Usually Used to Describe Atypical Neurological Phenotypes Neuro-minorities Neuro-minorities 10 brain/behavioural traits (morphology and function) Neurodiversity Exists Across the Entire Population Example: IQ as a Spectrum of Cognitive Abilities Neuro-minorities Neuro-minorities Average IQ (90-110) High IQ/Gifted (>130) Lower IQ or Intellectual Disabilities (