Creating Neurodivergent-Friendly Classrooms

A Guide for Real Teachers with Real Kids

By: Kathy Gilbert

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Paperback | 18 August 2026

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How do we support preschoolers who can't sit still, forget the steps, melt down during transitions, or seem to live in "now" and "not now"? And what happens when the teacher has the same struggles? In this refreshingly honest and practical book, early childhood educator and consultant Kathy Gilbert shares what changed everything-an ADHD diagnosis at the age of 64 that reframed her entire career. Blending personal story, classroom strategies, and a deep respect for neurodivergent children (and adults), "Creating Neurodivergent-Friendly Classrooms" invites educators to rethink the way we teach, lead, and connect-with empathy, not control.
Whether you're a preschool teacher who's trying to make sense of sensory needs and executive function challenges, a college professor preparing future educators for inclusive, developmentally appropriate practices, or simply a coach, mentor, or director that's supporting classroom teachers through real-world struggles, this book offers you tools, language, and a mindset shift you can use any day.
Inside you'll find:
Real stories from a neurodivergent educator's classroom-and life.
Concrete strategies for supporting executive function, transitions, and sensory processing.
Honest insights on masking, movement, self-advocacy, and the power of praise.
Scripts, visual support, and classroom design ideas that benefit all children-not just those with diagnoses.
You don't need to be an expert in neurodiversity. You just need to be open. Open to doing things differently. Open to what children are showing us. And maybe open to seeing yourself a little more clearly, too.

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