Part I. Foundations1. Models of Disability2. Language as a Starting Point3. The Neurodiversity Paradigm4. Communication5. Recognizing Strengths and Challenges Across Neurodivergent ProfilesPart II. Social Work Framework for Inclusive Practice6.
Revisiting the Theory of Mind Narrative7. Centering Dignity, Strength, and Self-Determination8. Applying the Person-In-Environment Framework9. Cultural Humility in Neurodiversity Affirming Practice10. Accessible Design for Learning11. Communication Justice as a Social Work Imperative12. Reframing Service13. Person-Centered Practice14.
Applying Critical Disability Studies in Practice15. Environmental Fit and the Ecology of Inclusion16. Narrative Theory and the Reclamation of Neurodivergent Identity17. Intersectionality18. Intersectionality as Praxis in Inclusive Social Work19. Gender, Masking, and the Performance of Acceptability20. Neurodivergence and Socioeconomic Class21. Neurodivergent Cultural Communication at the Intersection of Race22.
Cultural Humility and Reflexivity in Practice23. Advocacy in Special Education SystemsPart III. Practice in Context: School-Wide Applications24. Reorienting the System: Unpacking Bias25. Beyond Compliance26. Reimagining Behavior Support in Schools27. Rethinking Social Intelligence28. Modeling Youth-Adult RelationshipsDesigning for Inclusion29.
Accessible Design for Learning30. Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Practice31. Designing Accessible and Inclusive Social Emotional Learning32. Transformative Social Emotional Learning33. Centering Sensory Inclusivity and Student Voice in ND-Affirming SEL34. Sustaining the Work: Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, and Systemic Support35. Reciprocal Inclusion36. Social Skills Training37.
Cross-Neurotype Learning38. Performative Inclusion and the Burden of Adaptation39. Authentic Social Development40. Peer Relationships and Dedicated Interests41. Honoring Dedicated Interests as Pathways to Learning and Connection42. Peer Rejection and Bullying43. Restorative Practices and Regulation-Informed Discipline44. Reimagining Family Engagement Through a Neurodiversity Lens45.
Supporting Neurodivergent CaregiversPart IV. Practice in Action46. Individual and In-Session Strategies47. Spotlighting Communication Diversity as a Strategy48. Predictability49. Sensory Regulation50. Executive Functioning51. Narrative Work52.
Crisis Intervention through a Neurodiversity-Affirming Lens53. Affirming Report Writing54. Bridging Individual Work to Systemic ChangePart V. Advocacy and Systems Change55. School Social Workers as Policy Advocates56. Building Coalitions and Cross-System Partnerships57. Advocacy in a Shifting Political Landscape58. The Ethical Imperative of ActionAppendix A: Glossary of Key Terms and ConceptsAppendix B: Trigger MapAppendix C: The Stress SpiralAppendix D: Affirming Crisis PlanningAppendix E: Sensory ToolkitAppendix F: Sensory Friendly Office AuditAppendix G: Reflection.