Neurodiversity in the Early Years:

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Mary Mountstephen
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Practical and Proven Strategies to Enable Neurodivergent Children to Thrive

Cheryl Warren is an Early Years SEND Specialist, founder of Aperion Training ( an international training and consultancy company and  the  mother to two neurodivergent boys. She is often a speaker at events and conferences, delivering webinars and  is passionate about informing and enabling acceptance of all children, regardless of strengths and areas of challenge. 

The author’s tone is neuro-affirming, with a strength-based narrative that focuses on providing knowledge and practical applications of high-quality neuro-inclusive practice.

The concluding chapter of the book stresses the importance of affirming in the sense of declaring one’s support. This refers to affirming aspects in  the ways each individual plays, communicates , for example,without applying a neurotypical agenda.

Warren also outlines five key principles for change in culture to provide a neuroinclusive early years space. These cover for example :

The environment: flexible, predictable, emotionally safe and providing a sense of belonging for all. 

A supportive accepting, honest, open and trusting team

A culture that is nurturing and has a strong understanding of the development of well-being for all.

Other key principles refer to the narrative and the vision.

Mary Mountstephen
Author: Mary Mountstephen

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