FW: CNI Speaker Series Next Week!
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Subject: CNI Speaker Series Next Week!
Good morning CNI Besties,
Happy Tuesday! How are you? Our next Community Neuroscience Initiative Accessible Lecture is next week on Saturday, February 28th at 11AM ET. Register Here! Dr. Caroline Richter of the University of Alabama at Birmingham will give her talk “Neurodiversity In Youth: Learning, Support, and Inclusion”.
Neurodiversity is the rule not the exception. Come to Dr. Richter’s lecture to learn how to support neurodiverse children in the classroom through Universal Design for Learning and participate in a discussion with parents, teachers, and 4-H educators about building an education system that meets the needs of neurodiverse young people.
Event Description:
Dr. Caroline Richter of the University of Alabama at Birmingham is an expert on the lived experiences of neurodiverse youth as they navigate social and educational environments. This lecture explores her research and introduces participants to Universal Design for Learning—an evidence-based approach to optimizing teaching and mentorship by proactively removing barriers in the curriculum. For 4-H educators and volunteers, the lecture offers a practical framework for understanding how emotional well-being and academic success are deeply connected in children with neurodevelopmental differences, and truly why every brain learns differently.
Speaker Bio:
Dr. Caroline G. Richter's research expertise is in the area of children with neurodevelopmental disorders. She is interested in understanding the cognitive and socio-emotional aspects that contribute to the variability of the academic achievement of individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders. She is particularly interested in working with children with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and Williams Syndrome. She hopes that the results of her research can be used to inform targeted assessments and interventions, leading to improvements in the quality of life of individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders and their families.
o Date: Saturday February 28, 11:00AM ET
o Registration link:
Best Wishes,
The CNI Team