KIC S4E2 "Supporting Neurodiverse Learners: A Journey Through Autism and Dyslexia Education" Featuring Ashley Birchall

Toby’s conversation centers around Ashley Birchall’s journey as an educator, highlighting her experiences in inclusive classrooms, her time away from teaching to raise her children, and her return to the field through specialized training. Ashley discusses her work as an inclusion collaborative teacher in New York City, the multifaceted roles educators often juggle, and her decision to become a certified Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner. Themes include the evolving identity of educators, inclusive education practices, the intersection of personal and professional growth, and the importance of specialized training in supporting diverse learners.References: Orton–Gillinghamhttps://www.readingrockets.org/topics/dyslexia/articles/orton-gillingham-what-you-need-know Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner:  https://www.wilsonlanguage.com/professional-learning/wilson-professional-credentials/ Teachers’ perceptions of their experience with inclusive education practices in Saudi Arabiahttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0891422223001622 Understanding Special Education Beyond the Jargon (Quick Reference Guide)https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Special-Education-Beyond-Reference/dp/1416633715 “True inclusion means fostering student independence, not dependence on adults.”— Freeman-Green et al., 2023“Exposure to Disability Studies in teacher education significantly increased positive attitudes toward inclusion.”— Drelick, Freedman, McCann & Morettini, 2023“Co-teaching can enhance inclusion when there’s parity, planning, and purpose.”— Iacono et al., 2023#TobyKarten #Karten’sInclusionConversations #KIC #Inclusion #AshleyBirchall #DyslexiaAwareness #AutismAcceptance #InclusiveEducation #SpecialEducation #Neurodiversity #TeacherLife #EdChat #LiteracyMatters #WilsonReading #DyslexiaSupport #AutismInclusion #EducatorJourney #WomenInEducation #LearningDifferences #EducationPodcastFor more information please visit https://inclusionworkshops.com/