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Neuroqueering Education

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What if we expanded the notion of an “inclusive classroom” by merging neurodiversity and queer frameworks? Neuroqueering Education challenges fixed ideas of learning, identity, and “normalcy” by centering both cognitive and gender diversity. Far from a one-size-fits-all approach, this workshop offers concrete strategies for lesson planning, classroom management, and faculty training that celebrate the broad spectrum of ways minds and bodies exist in the world.

By weaving together insights from neurodiversity advocacy and queer theory, we’ll uncover how traditional models of education can unintentionally pathologize difference—and how to transform these spaces into environments of radical affirmation and creative learning.

What if we expanded the notion of an “inclusive classroom” by merging neurodiversity and queer frameworks? Neuroqueering Education challenges fixed ideas of learning, identity, and “normalcy” by centering both cognitive and gender diversity. Far from a one-size-fits-all approach, this workshop offers concrete strategies for lesson planning, classroom management, and faculty training that celebrate the broad spectrum of ways minds and bodies exist in the world.

By weaving together insights from neurodiversity advocacy and queer theory, we’ll uncover how traditional models of education can unintentionally pathologize difference—and how to transform these spaces into environments of radical affirmation and creative learning.

Key Focus Areas

  1. Intersection of Neurodiversity & Queerness

    • Understand how neurodivergent and queer students navigate norms around identity, expression, and academic success, often in tandem.

  2. Redefining “Normalcy” in the Classroom

    • Explore how rigid ideas of appropriate behavior or standardized learning can marginalize students who defy conventional expectations.

  3. Practical Strategies & Training

    • Gain lesson plan tips, classroom management approaches, and staff training frameworks that validate diverse cognitive and gender expressions.

Who Should Attend

  • K–12 & Higher Education Teachers
    Looking to expand inclusive teaching practices and foster a genuinely welcoming classroom environment for neurodivergent and queer students.

  • School Counselors & Special Education Professionals
    Interested in collaborative interventions that honor multiple forms of divergence—cognitively, socially, or gender-related.

  • Faculty Trainers & DEI Committees
    Seeking to integrate neuroqueer perspectives into professional development, campus life, and institutional policies.

  • Community Educators & Program Organizers
    Wishing to cultivate radically inclusive programming that celebrates all forms of difference, challenging normative assumptions.

Learning Objectives

  1. Discover Neuroqueer Foundations

    • Gain familiarity with the concepts of neurodiversity and queer theory, and explore how these lenses complement and amplify each other.

  2. Design Inclusive Curricula & Training

    • Learn how to craft lesson plans, activities, and faculty workshops that value and empower neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ students alike.

  3. Transform Normative Culture

    • Develop skills to address subtle biases, reshape “behavior expectations,” and foster a culture that welcomes creative, embodied learning.

Why It Matters

Traditional classroom models often center a narrow view of normalcy—whether in how we expect students to think, behave, or express themselves. By neuroqueering education, we begin to dismantle these limiting frameworks, embracing the full spectrum of cognitive and identity diversities. The payoff is multifold: students experience deeper belonging, teachers unlock new avenues for creativity, and entire institutions evolve into spaces that respect and uplift every learner.

Is This Workshop For You?

  • Tired of one-size-fits-all approaches that overlook the complexity of student identities and neurodivergent experiences?
    We’ll share methods to adapt content and environment to meet diverse needs.

  • Concerned that existing “inclusion” efforts still pathologize or stigmatize certain behaviors and expressions?
    Discover how merging neurodiversity and queer frameworks can shift the conversation to empowerment instead of deficiency.

  • Looking to incorporate gender-affirming language and inclusive learning options that honor varied cognitive styles?
    Learn how to design lesson plans and classroom guidelines that celebrate, rather than merely accommodate, differences.

  • Eager to train fellow educators or staff on the value of neuroqueer thinking?
    We’ll explore professional development approaches that spark systemic change and genuine community support.

If these questions resonate, Neuroqueering Education will equip you with the theoretical foundation and practical tools to reshape your learning spaces into sites of true diversity and affirmation.