neuroscience

How Neuroscience Is Transforming Education: 7 Brain-Based Teaching Strategies That Work

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7 Neuroscience Based Teaching Strategies Education is transforming as neuroscience continues to reveal how the brain learns best. Effective teaching strategies are no longer built solely on intuition or tradition. They’re increasingly informed by concrete evidence from brain imaging and cognitive research. This growing field of educational neuroscience provides teachers with scientifically backed approaches to … Read more

Don’t Dismiss Neurodiversity or Neurodiverse Perspectives on Autism

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As part of a neurodiverse family and working in the field of SEN (Special Educational Needs) this article – Why the Neurodiversity Movement Has Become Harmful by Moheb Costandi, a molecular and developmental neurobiologist, the author of Body Am I (2024) didn’t chime with what we believe or are trying to achieve at school. The article presents … Read more

Exploring Aphantasia and Autism: Understanding Unique Cognitive Paths

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Aphantasia and Autism: Insights, Research, and Considerations for Supportrs. Understanding neurodivergence is key to effectively supporting children with diverse cognitive processing. This article looks into aphantasia (the inability to form mental images) and autism, two cognitive phenomena gaining increasing attention. We’ll explore how these experiences might intersect, offering parents comprehensive insights and practical ways to … Read more

Understanding Trauma: 30 Strategies to Support Students in Your Classroom

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How To Support Students With Trauma: The Impact of Trauma on Children’s Development The topic of childhood trauma and its long-term effects on development has received increasing scholarly attention in recent decades. Pioneering work in this field has been done by Dr. Bruce Perry, an American psychiatrist and neuroscientist specialising in child trauma. Dr Perry’s … Read more