English Language Teaching in a Neurodiverse World: From theory to neurodiversity-affirming practice

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Gemma Williams

English Language Teaching in a Neurodiverse World

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From theory to neurodiversity-affirming practice

Gemma Williams

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Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd
25 March 2026

Language teaching theory & methods; Teaching of special educational needs

As teachers, our intrinsic motivation is to support our students in their learning. Because every student’s learning journey is unique, ELT professionals tend already to be experts at adapting materials, grading our language and planning out individualised learning targets. But even for the most experienced English language teacher, understanding how to anticipate and meet the needs of neurodivergent learners can feel a stretch too far, even if you are already informally incorporating a number of inclusive practices.

In this book, Dr Gemma Williams provides a research-informed and neurodiversity-affirming perspective, that respects and values neurodivergence as simply a different way of processing the world, rather than a collection of pathologised ‘deficits’. From this, she provides clear pathways from theory to practical adjustments and real-world classroom applications.

Section One starts at the beginning, to explore what neurodiversity really means. Section Two brings the focus to the classroom to explore meaningful inclusion. Section Three thinks about our neurodivergent learners as unique individuals with different needs. Finally, Section Four moves towards the practicalities of teaching for neurodiversity; not just teaching neurodivergent students but also helping them ready themselves for navigating a neurodiverse world.

By reading this book, our hope is that you finish it not only equipped with a greater understanding of the generalities of a neurodiverse world, but also the encouragement and confidence to support neurodivergent learners. Supporting neurodivergent students doesn’t mean reinventing your practice: just thinking about it in (potentially) new ways. Many of you will already be doing lots of things that support your neurodivergent learners. All that’s needed is a little additional underlying theory and some structure…

By: Gemma Williams
Imprint: Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 500g
ISBN: 9781803885186
ISBN 10: 1803885181
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 25 March 2026
Audience: Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , ELT/ESL , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction Section One: Neurodiversity · Chapter 1: What is ‘neurodiversity’? · Chapter 2: The spectrum of neurodivergence Section Two: Neurodiverse Classrooms · Chapter 3: Inclusion and neurodivergent learners: our responsibilities · Chapter 4: Universal Design for Learning Section Three: Neurodivergent Learners · Chapter 5: Communicating neurodivergent communication · Chapter 6: Intersectionality and decolonial perspectives Section Four: Teaching for Neurodiversity · Chapter 7: Supporting neurodivergent language learners beyond the classroom · Chapter 8: Accessibility for all Afterword Appendices

Dr Gemma Williams is neurodivergent, with a deep interest in cognitive linguistics and neurodivergent communication; her doctoral research investigated communication between autistic and non-autistic speakers. She is also an experienced EFL teacher with a Masters Degree in English Language Teaching. She has taught beginner level students through to advanced, business English learners to asylum seekers and migrant workers, from summer school groups to one-to-ones. Most recently, she has been involved in the production of digital ELT learning resources. She is also the author of Understanding Others in a Neurodiverse World from Pavilion.