Social Emotional Learning

Across Elementary and Middle School, students are engaging in projects about Neurodiversity! March 17-21 was Neurodiversity Celebration Week and April is Neurodiversity Month, as well as Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month. Students across all divisions have engaged in thoughtful and reflective discussions about neurodiversity, what it means, and why it’s important.

Elementary students are in the midst of completing two projects to Celebrate Neurodiversity. The first is celebrating the uniqueness of every brain through drawing and coloring. The second is all about special interests. Students learn about passion and special interests as a part of neurodiversity. Elementary students are working on self-expression and self-awareness through presentations about their Special Interests.

Middle School students also did a brief overview of neurodiversity, and many students expressed significant knowledge in this area. Students enjoy sharing their knowledge and experiences during these conversations. Middle schoolers are working on posters that develop social awareness regarding well known individuals who have autism, ADHD, and/or other learning differences. They are excited about selecting their own individuals and navigating how to communicate this through writing and artwork.
– Emma Mamis, Clinical Counselor, Board Certified Dance/ Movement Therapist