Converging in the Classroom: How to Make the Classroom Inclusive for Neurodivergent Students
Discover tips for creating inclusive classrooms for neurodivergent students, focusing on autism and ADHD. Dr. Erin Amerman offers practical tips for accommodating diverse cognitive profiles.
Erin Amerman, Assistant Professor, Florida State College at Jacksonville
Join Dr. Erin Amerman, author of Human Anatomy & Physiology, for "Converging in the Classroom: How to Make the Classroom Inclusive for Neurodivergent Students". This session will address the critical need for inclusivity in educational settings, focusing on autism—a condition that is often misunderstood and misrepresented. Understanding the differences between autism and mental health conditions are important as autism is a fundamental difference in brain structure, not a mental health issue. Learn practical strategies for making both classroom and lab environments more accommodating for neurodivergent students, including those with ADHD. Create a supportive educational experience that respects diverse cognitive profiles and promotes effective learning for all students.
About the speaker
Erin Amerman, Assistant Professor, Florida State College at Jacksonville
Dr. Erin Amerman received a B.S. in cellular and molecular biology from the University of West Florida and a doctorate in podiatric medicine from Des Moines University. She is deeply committed to helping her students succeed in their A&P courses, aiming to generate curiosity and excitement about the material and its application in their future health careers. In 2016, Dr. Amerman founded Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary (CCFS), a 415-acre refuge for farmed animals saved from abuse, neglect, and imminent slaughter.