Armando Bertone and Jake Burack Host SCERT Conference on Neurodiversity
With the aim of fostering innovative and impactful research-based activities at Summit School and beyond, the Summit Centre for Education, Research, and Training (SCERT) serves as a hub for curating teaching and learning best practices related to the wellbeing of neurodivergent learners. On November 14 and 16, the SCERT held its 5th annual conference on neurodiversity, a keystone knowledge translation event designed to promote a holistic understanding and appreciation of neurodivergent learning in both academic and social contexts.
Internationally recognized researchers Dr. Francesca Happ茅 from King's College London, UK, and Dr. Leonard Abbeduto from the UC Davis Mind Institute, California, USA, addressed more than 220 attendees with keynote presentations. Faculty of Education members Dr. Gigi Luk (ECP), Dr. Tina Montreuil (ECP), and Dr. Bill Harvey (KPE) also shared their insights and expertise on how language, emotion regulation, and physical factors impact neurodivergent learners.
