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Building A Neuroinclusive School is a FREE learning platform and community-building programme for primary and secondary school leaders and teachers.

We make it easy for schools to progress their own neuroinclusivity journeys, with FREE, SIMPLE and PRACTICAL resources that meet you where you are at, and support from both experts and peers.

Together, let’s make every school in New Zealand a neuroinclusive school, one where every child, in every class, every day gets the support they need to thrive, no matter how their brain is wired.

Join the Community

We bring together school leaders, teachers, learning support professionals, and whānau to share and learn together.

Sign up now to access our online learning resources and stay up-to-date about events and opportunities as well as the latest learning on neurodiversity in education.

Community Cafes

Join our FREE monthly after-school online sessions, where we dive into hot topics in neuroinclusive education with practical, "try it tomorrow" tips. All sessions 4-5pm.

Watch previous Cafes here.

24 October

The Science of Learning and Neurodivergent Learners

What does the science of learning mean for neurodivergent students? We’ll explore three key ideas and share actionable strategies.

14 November

 Neuroinclusive School Events

With sports days, prize-givings, and special assemblies coming up, we’ll discuss how your school can make these events more neuroinclusive.

28 November

Make 2025 Your Year of Neuroinclusion

Reflect on the year, explore our 2025 Neuroinclusive Year Planner, and set goals to make 2025 your most inclusive year yet!

Workshops

We run FREE workshops for students, teachers, education professionals and parents all over Aotearoa, both on-request and as part of our regular roadshows, often featuring the Young Neurodiversity Champions.

Like us to visit you?

Get in touch at hello@neurodiversity.org.nz NOW!

 

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See the presentation from our latest September Roadshow here.

Symposium

We run a FREE annual online symposium in the Term 2 school holidays each year. Our focus is on practical insights from top international and New Zealand experts.

Spotlight on Strengths

Check out video and resources from our 2024 Spotlight on Strengths Symposium here.

Explore Our Resources

Our learning platform offers FREE, FUN, and PRACTICAL resources that make a real difference in creating neuroinclusive environments.
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Tools

Essential tools for developing neuroinclusive environments and supporting neurodivergent learners

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School Code

Get clear on what being a neuroinclusive school means so you can reflect on where you want to focus now and in the future

Neuroinclusive
School Environments
& Activities

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Neurodivergent
Learner
Characteristics

Use our simple tool to notice, recognize, and respond to neurodivergent learner characteristics in the classroom.

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Quick Guides

Simple “how-to” guides for making small changes with a big impact

Organising My Classroom

 

Setting Up a Sensory-Friendly Space

Get clear on what being a neuroinclusive school means so you can reflect on where you want to focus now and in the future

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Books That Celebrate  Neurodiversity

A curated series of recommendations for your classroom, school library and whānau

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Books To Learn About Neurodiversity

A curated series of recommendations for your classroom, school library and whānau

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Organising My Classroom

Building Positive Student-Teacher Relationships

Asking Your Students About Their Support Needs

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Celebrating and Affirming Neurodiversity

Setting Up a Neurodiversity Club

 

A Neuroinclusive Prizegiving

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Learning About Neurodiversity

Welcome To My Brain Lesson Plans

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Working with Whānau

Supporting the Whānau of Your Neurodivergent Ākonga

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Online Learning

Our online learning platform offers self-guided, fun learning resources—featuring videos, games, and activities—to help you and your team explore, share, and grow together.

Learning About Neurodivergent Learner Characteristics

Deepen your understanding with bite-sized video examples of teachers and students in action.

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Building Your Neurodiversity Action Plan

Use our Neuroinclusive School Code to create your school's Neurodiversity Action Plan with input from staff, students, and the community.

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Gifted 101

A 9-week introductory course on working with high-potential neurodiverse learners.

Teaching with Strengths

An online tutorial with videos, resources, and activities to help teachers harness this powerful teaching approach.

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Soon

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Let's make every school in New Zealand a neuroinclusive school!

 

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