Dr. Dorina Sackman-Ebuwa: Supporting Neurodivergent MLs
About this episode
Dr. Dorina Sackman-Ebuwa discusses supporting neurodivergent multilingual learners through empathy and research-based practices.
Dr. Dorina Sackman-Ebuwa shares how to support neurodivergent, dually identified multilingual learners through empathy and research-based practices. She reframes diagnoses like autism and ADHD as tools for self-understanding, not limitations, and explores masking, emotional regulation, and inclusive practices like UDL and differentiation. She highlights the importance of authentic parent–teacher communication and creating supportive, stable learning environments.
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