English Language Teaching in a Neurodiverse World: From theory to neurodiversity-affirming practice - Couverture souple

Williams, Gemma

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1803885181 ISBN 13 : 9781803885186

Editeur : Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd, 2026

Synopsis

“This is a delightfully uplifting title; and one more to be added to the reading lists” – Wayne Trotman, EL Gazette

As teachers, our intrinsic motivation is to support our students in their learning. Because every student’s learning journey is unique, ELT professionals tend already to be experts at adapting materials, grading our language and planning out individualised learning targets. But even for the most experienced English language teacher, understanding how to anticipate and meet the needs of neurodivergent learners can feel a stretch too far, even if you are already informally incorporating a number of inclusive practices.

In this book, Dr Gemma Williams provides a research-informed and neurodiversity-affirming perspective, that respects and values neurodivergence as simply a different way of processing the world, rather than a collection of pathologised ‘deficits’. From this, she provides clear pathways from theory to practical adjustments and real-world classroom applications.

By reading this book, our hope is that you finish it not only equipped with a greater understanding of the generalities of a neurodiverse world, but also the encouragement and confidence to support neurodivergent learners. Supporting neurodivergent students doesn’t mean reinventing your practice: just thinking about it in (potentially) new ways. Many of you will already be doing lots of things that support your neurodivergent learners. All that’s needed is a little additional underlying theory and some structure…

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Dr Gemma Williams is neurodivergent, with a deep interest in cognitive linguistics and neurodivergent communication; her doctoral research investigated communication between autistic and non-autistic speakers. She is also an experienced EFL teacher with a Masters Degree in English Language Teaching. She has taught beginner level students through to advanced, business English learners to asylum seekers and migrant workers, from summer school groups to one-to-ones. Most recently, she has been involved in the production of digital ELT learning resources. She is also the author of Understanding Others in a Neurodiverse World from Pavilion.

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Introduction

Section One: Neurodiversity

• Chapter 1: What is ‘neurodiversity’?

• Chapter 2: The spectrum of neurodivergence

Section Two: Neurodiverse Classrooms

• Chapter 3: Inclusion and neurodivergent learners: our responsibilities

• Chapter 4: Universal Design for Learning

Section Three: Neurodivergent Learners

• Chapter 5: Communicating neurodivergent communication

• Chapter 6: Intersectionality and decolonial perspectives

Section Four: Teaching for Neurodiversity

• Chapter 7: Supporting neurodivergent language learners beyond the classroom

• Chapter 8: Accessibility for all

Afterword

Appendices

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1803885181
• ISBN 13: 9781803885186
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 160
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: GPSR Kontakt; gpsr@libri.de; ; Europaallee 1; Bad Hersfeld; 36244; Allemagne