Emily Kircher-Morris

17/03/2026

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It's Neurodiversity Celebration Week! Today we're shining the spotlight on books for adults:

📚Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools by Emily Kircher-Morris and Amanda Morin, Author and Consultant
📚Teaching Twice-Exceptional Learners in Today's Classroom by Emily Kircher-Morris
📚Bright, Complex Kids by Jean Sunde Peterson and Dr. Dan Peters

Grab these books (and more) here: https://hubs.ly/Q03-sY8L0

13/02/2026

🗓️ Monday: ✈️ STL-PHX
🗓️ Tuesday: Booth + Parent presentation for Tempe Elementary District
🗓️ Wednesday: Keynote for Arizona Association for Gifted & Talented + 2 breakouts + Parent presentation for Madison Elementary District
🗓️ Thursday: Morning hike from Pima County Trailhead + ✈️ PHX-DEN
🗓️ Friday: Day training with the Alt Ed teachers in Douglas County Schools + a 💻 virtual presentation in the middle of the day for The Learning Project School in Boston

It has been an awesome and exhausting week - thanks to everyone who offered their hospitality and to everyone who I got to see and chat with! Pics to come, but here's one from my hike.

Now: ✈️ DEN-STL

09/02/2026

Headed to Phoenix to keynote the Arizona Association for Gifted & Talented conference. ❤️ ✈️

21/01/2026

I can't believe it has been a year since this book was released! (Also, this may be the longest I've gone without a book project in the works since 2019. 😮‍💨)

Today I realized "Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Transforming Practices So All Students Feel Accepted and Supported" turns one tomorrow. 🎂

A year ago, Emily and I released this book into the world with a lot of hope, a lot of heart, and a deep belief that schools could do better by neurodivergent learners. What I couldn’t have predicted was what would happen next.

For much of this year, the book has remained in the top 20 special education titles on Amazon (often top 10). It’s been recognized by the National Indie Excellence Awards, Greater Good Science Center, and Edutopia.

Not because it’s flashy or trendy, but because educators are ready to rethink schools and schooling. If you’re an educator, school leader, parent, or clinician who has been part of this journey — by reading, sharing, discussing, or implementing this work — please know how deeply grateful I am.

And on our book’s first birthday, it’s currently 49% off on Amazon this week, which makes it a great time to grab a copy for yourself, a colleague, or a school team!
https://www.amazon.com/Neurodiversity-Affirming-Schools-Transforming-Practices-Professional%C2%AE/dp/B0D81QWSX8

Free Spirit Publishing Teacher Created Materials

24/12/2025

Pinch me moment! ✨ 📖

​I am beyond honored to share that Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools has been named one of the "Favorite Books for Educators in 2025" by The Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley.

​For those who may not know, the GGSC is the premier hub for the "science of a meaningful life." They don’t just look at what makes schools work; they look at the deep neuroscience and psychology of what makes humans thrive, focusing on compassion, connection, and belonging.

​To have my work recognized (along with my amazing co-author, Amanda Morin, Author and Consultant, of course) by an institution that values the intersection of rigorous science and heart-centered education is super cool. It’s a powerful reminder that the shift toward neurodiversity-affirming practices isn't just a "trend" - - it’s a scientifically backed need for creating schools where EVERY student feels seen and supported.

​Thank you to the GGSC team for including me alongside these other incredible titles!

The GGSC's education team picks some of the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational education books of the year.

04/12/2025

When Santa brought up the naughty-or-nice list, we gently reminded him that labeling people based on compliance isn’t exactly neurodiversity-affirming. He said he’d take that under advisement and created a new list called ‘Creative, Passionate, and Occasionally Overstimulated.’ We accepted.

Having fun at the Texas Association for Gifted and Talented conference at the .

23/11/2025

♥️ 🧠 🌈 🎒 ♥️

Loved talking to Jenn for this episode of the Cult of Pedagogy podcast! Neurodiversity Podcast

12/11/2025

This was a great conversation with Dr. Cheryl Lundy Swift from Learning Without Tears and my co-author Amanda Morin, Author and Consultant about supporting neurodivergent students. Neurodiversity Podcast

08/11/2025

Explore this practical guide for parents on effective behavior management with positive discipline and behavior contracts.