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Emily Kircher-Morris, LPC
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🧠 Neurodivergent | 🎙️ Host of The Neurodiversity Podcast | 💜 Counselor & Educator| 📚 Author | 📣 Speaker | Next book: Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Transforming Practices So All Students Feel Accepted and Supported (January 2025)
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I love seeing that orange "Best Seller" flag!

I'd love to give away a few copies of this book to some folks who are willing to leave an honest review on Amazon or other platforms. Just comment here + repost this post to be entered! #EduSky

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February 7, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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very little that gives me a kick of seratonin than seeing pics of our new book making their way out into the world. ♥️ @amandamorin.bsky.social
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January 26, 2025 at 4:19 AM
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It’s only one day until release day, and this book is the only thing you need to be talking about. It’s affirming, it’s inclusive, and honestly? It’s the best thing to happen to education since dry shampoo. ~David Rose (according to legend)

You can order "Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools" now!
January 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Introducing the T.R.U.E. strategy - a thoughtful approach to helping students navigate when and how to be their authentic selves in different situations. While we all mask certain aspects of ourselves at times, learning to balance authenticity with social adaptation is a crucial skill.
Same watercolor border explaining T = Trust Your Feelings, teaching students to trust their instincts about comfort in social situations. Watercolor-bordered background detailing R = Reflect on Camouflaging, helping students understand their masking patterns. Watercolor border presenting U = Understand Your Needs, examining how camouflaging affects personal well-being. Watercolor-bordered design showing E = Experiment with Expression, encouraging safe exploration of authenticity.
January 20, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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We're so glad that Kareem Neal, Arizona's 2019 Teacher of the Year and 2022 National Teacher’s Hall of Fame inductee, saw how "Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Transforming Practices so All Students Feel Accepted and Supported," can help all students feel seen. Pre-order your copy now!
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January 19, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Oh, thank you, darling. Truly, thank you for being here & showing your support. This book is going to be the resource for creating schools where every student feels seen & valued. You’re all a part of this fabulous journey! ~Moira Rose (probably)

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January 19, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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3D SC: Only 3 days until release day! This book is a testament to the power of good ideas executed well. Here’s to changing education for the better—one school at a time. ~Johnny Rose (sources say)

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January 18, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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Understanding how neurodivergent students seek positive attention through camouflaging behaviors is crucial for creating truly supportive learning environments. Discover insights and strategies in "Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools," available January 21, 2025.
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January 18, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Did you know that Universal Design for Learning (UDL) benefits every student in the classroom, not just those who traditionally receive accommodations? When we design our learning environments with flexibility and accessibility in mind from the start, we create spaces where all students can thrive.
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January 17, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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We knew the cover of our new book "Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Transforming Practices so All Students Feel Accepted and Supported," looks celebratory, but it's very cool that Cindy Johanson of the George Lucas Educational Foundation pointed out that the contents celebrates minds of all kinds!
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January 16, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Okay, but like, this book is basically the Beyoncé of educational resources every chapter is intentional, stunning, and leaves you wanting more. Get ready to upgrade your entire educational aesthetic. It’s iconic, relevant, and totally life-changing.~David Rose (or something like that)
January 16, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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Co-regulation strategies offer a powerful framework for supporting neurodivergent students in the classroom. Rather than focusing solely on behavior management, this approach builds a foundation of mutual trust and understanding between educators and students.
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January 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Thriving is such a powerful goal, and we appreciate that Lauren Jewett, NBCT's (@doitjewett87) believes our book "Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Transforming Practices so All Students Feel Accepted and Supported," can help both students and teachers get there. Pre-order now from any bookseller!
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January 14, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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Why do informal classroom accommodations matter for all students, not just those with documented needs? Research shows that creating an accessible learning environment from the start benefits everyone - reducing anxiety, improving engagement, and fostering genuine inclusion.
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January 13, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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We love that Cindy Johanson of the George Lucas Educational Foundation saw both research and practice in our new book, "Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Transforming Practices so All Students Feel Accepted and Supported." Because we want you to have practical strategies you can put into action now!
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January 12, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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We're grateful that Dr. Ellen Braaten was able to write the foreword for our new book "Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Transforming Practices so All Students Feel Accepted and Supported." You can pre-order your copy now from any bookseller.
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January 12, 2025 at 3:23 AM
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Many neurodivergent students experience school as a source of ongoing stress and overwhelm, but this isn't inevitable. Understanding the connection between school environments and student wellbeing helps us create spaces where all learners can feel safe and supported.
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January 11, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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This book is more than just another title on a shelf—it’s a roadmap for creating inclusive, supportive classrooms. If I were you, I’d be clearing a spot on my desk for it right now. ~Johnny Rose (or so I've been told)

You can order "Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools" now, everywhere books are sold.
January 11, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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When the joyous and just Juliana Urtubey, 2021 National Teacher of the Year says your book "Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Transforming Practices so All Students Feel Accepted and Supported." honors the humanity of each child, that's a tearjerking endorsement. Thanks so much, Juliana!
January 10, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Dr. Andrew Kahn's vast experience working with parents of, educators for, and neurodivergent students themselves makes this endorsement of our book "Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Transforming Practices so All Students Feel Accepted and Supported," so powerful. Pre-order your copy now everywhere!
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January 7, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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True belonging goes deeper than inclusion - it means creating learning environments where every student knows they're valued from the start, not just invited in as an afterthought. Order "Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Transforming Practices So All Students Feel Accepted and Supported" now.
Text on a cream background with colorful paint-like border asks What is the important missing piece when we talk about inclusion for neurodivergent students in schools? Text on a cream background with colorful border states Heres the uncomfortable truth: Inclusion means that somebody has the power to decide who gets to be included Text on a cream background with colorful border explains True belonging is about feeling welcome from the start and neurodiversity-affirming schools start from the place of assuming all students belong Book cover for Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools shown on yellow background with burgundy text announcing pre-order availability and January 21, 2025 release date
January 3, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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We love that Kareem Neal, Arizona's 2019 Teacher of the Year & veteran special education teacher thinks our new book "Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Transforming Practices so All Students Feel Accepted & Supported," is an invaluable resource for shifting teacher mindset! Pre-order now everywhere!
January 2, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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How ableism shows up in schools aren't always obvious, but they profoundly affect our students every day. Understanding these patterns helps us create spaces where students are valued. Our new book offers practical approaches for building truly inclusive schools everywhere. https://buff.ly/41UIEex
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January 1, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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Thanks to Lauren Jewett, NBCT and teacher of students with exceptional needs (@doitjewett87) for reading and blurbing our new book "Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Transforming Practices so All Students Feel Accepted and Supported," coming from Free Spirit Publishing on January 21, 2025.
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December 31, 2024 at 2:20 PM
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A groundbreaking opus is upon us! This book is a veritable passport to a world where every student feels valued. Its pages are dripping with wisdom, compassion, and flair. Ready yourself for an educational renaissance!
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December 29, 2024 at 7:25 PM