Neurodiverse Nature: Harnessing the Outdoors to Empower Neurodiverse Children

By Alex Harding

In this guide we look at the benefits of outdoor based education for Neurodiverse children. The guide gives practical examples of different interventions and session ideas with some evidence of where this has been successful. The guide also looks at skills acquisition, natures therapeutic benefits, training and perceived limiting factors.
The purpose of the book is to encourage more time and effort to be giving to outdoor education and children's engagement with nature.

Contents:
Embracing Neurodiversity.
The Healing Power of Nature.
Outdoor Learning and Skill Development.
Nature as a Therapeutic Tool.
Creating Nature-Inclusive Environments.
Outdoor Activities as an Alternative to Sports for Neurodiverse Children.
Outdoor Activities Do Not Need High-Cost Implications.
Training for Outdoor Education.
So Why Don't More Schools Do It?
Example activities I do and the main reasons I do them.
30 days 30 activities in the Woodland.
Mindfulness Exercises.
Example crafts I have done with neurodiverse children.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CCZXS6CG
• ISBN13: 9798854058728
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.0" x 8.0"