Neurodiversity Support

At Ark Valley Preschool, we believe that every child learns, plays, and grows in their own unique way. Neurodiversity is a natural and valuable part of human development, and our goal is to create a school community where all children — regardless of their learning styles, needs, or differences — feel safe, seen, and supported.

Our Approach

• Strength-Based Lens: We focus on what each child can do, honoring their strengths, passions, and interests.

• Individual Supports: Teachers adapt routines, environments, and expectations to help children thrive in their own ways.

• Collaboration with Families: We work closely with parents to understand each child’s needs, routines, and strategies that work best at home and school.

• Community Resources: As a private preschool, we connect families with outside specialists and services when additional support is needed, ensuring no child’s needs go unmet.

What This Looks Like in Practice

• Flexible seating, calming corners, and sensory-friendly materials.

• Visual schedules and transition supports.

• Puppets, breathing tools, and social stories to teach self-regulation.

• Space for children to use headphones, fidgets, or weighted items as needed.

Why It Matters

When children’s unique ways of experiencing the world are embraced:

• They build self-confidence and belonging.

• Classrooms become communities of empathy and respect.

• All children learn that differences are not deficits, but strengths.

Our Commitment

We are committed to continually learning, adapting, and growing alongside our children and families. By embracing neurodiversity, we help every child shine — not by changing who they are, but by celebrating who they are.