What exactly is neurodiversity, and how does a better understanding of it benefit all parents, teachers, and our young learners? From the perspective of a neurologist and seasoned homeschooler of neurodiverse students, we will explore definitions, current understandings of the biological basis, and practical approaches to think about the amazing ways our brains are wired. We will discuss neuroanatomy, specific learning differences, and ADHD/ADD.
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Dr. Heather Koons completed her undergraduate degree in neuroscience and religious studies at the University of Virginia before attending the Yale School of Medicine. She completed her neurology residency and movement disorders fellowship at Vanderbilt, where she has since been an Assistant Professor of Neurology. She sees patients, teaches medical school courses, directs the department’s global health program, and directs the neurology residency training program. Prior to their move to Bali, Heather spent 10 years homeschooling neurodiverse children and considers her current favorite job to be the family librarian. This is their family’s second year at Green School Bali.
