Andrew Fuller - Neurodevelopmental Differentiation: Optimizing Brain Systems to Maximize Learning

OPTIMIZING BRAIN SYSTEMS TO MAXIMIZE LEARNING

ANDREW FULLER & LUCY FULLER

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Names: Fuller, Andrew, 1957- author. | Fuller, Lucy, 1989- author.

Title: Neurodevelopmental differentiation : optimizing brain systems to maximize learning / Andrew Fuller, Lucy Fuller.

Description: Bloomington, IN : Solution Tree Press, 2021. | Includes bibliographical references and index.

Identifiers: LCCN 2020047437 (print) | LCCN 2020047438 (ebook) | ISBN 9781951075958 (paperback) | ISBN 9781951075965 (ebook)

Subjects: LCSH: Learning, Psychology of. | Multiple intelligences. | Neurosciences.

Classification: LCC LB1060 .F83 2021 (print) | LCC LB1060 (ebook) | DDC 370.15/23--dc23

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Neurodevelopmental Differentiation: Optimising Brain Systems to Maximise Learning originally published in Australia by Hawker Brownlow Education.

2020 by Hawker Brownlow Education

We would like to offer great thanks to Dianne Beardall, Sue Bell, Rebecca Cody, Daniel Cohen, Hazel Day, Lorraine Day, Anne Doody, Rod Dungan, Vicki Forbes, Vicki Hartley, Faye Hauwai, John Levin, Charles Lovitt, Dorne Lonergan, Georgie Nutton, Yanying Lu, Christine Payard, Meredith Shears, David Tyson, Charuni Weerasooriya, and the Victorian Association of State Secondary Principals.

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Andrew Fuller is a clinical psychologist who specializes in neuroscience, learning, and resilience. He works with schools around the globe to help increase the well-being and success of young people. Andrews early career began in psychiatric crisis teams, where he often worked with people who were contemplating suicide. This led him to discover his passion for working with people to help them create futures they can fall in love with. Andrew is the author of many books, including Unlocking Your Childs Genius: How to Discover and Encourage Your Childs Natural Talents (2015), Tricky Kids: Transforming Conflict and Freeing Their Potential (2013a), Tricky Teens: How to Create a Great Relationship With Your Teen Without Going Crazy! (2014), Tricky People: How to Deal With Horrible Types Before They Ruin Your Life (2013b), The Revolutionary Art of Changing Your Heart: The Essential Guide to Recharging Your Relationship (2019a), Your Best Life at Any Age: How to Acknowledge Your Past, Revive Your Present, and Realise Your Future (2019b), and Feelings: How to Stay Sane in a Crazy World (in press).

Lucy Fuller is a passionate educator who practices the Montessori framework. Her work integrates this framework with her ongoing development of every students learning strengths and success.

At first meeting, you would be forgiven for assuming Andrew Fuller is more qualified to speak about surfing than psychology. His sunburst locks and casual wardrobe may initially mislead a crowd of people who are poised to have their problems solved through a keynote or two. There is something quite disarming about his rascal-like appearanceaccentuated by a mischievous grinand his contagious laughter. But all these outer indicators speak to how grounded Andrew is, as well as his distaste for anything pretentious and his deep commitment to joy.

I first encountered Andrews expertise in 2005 in New Zealand, when I watched him address more than two hundred educators with clarity and levity in equal measure. During his presentation, I reflected on how the science of psychology was merging with the craft of communication. While lines forming at the end of sessions are not unique, I watched how many people wanted to step forward and enjoy a more intimate dialogue with Andrew. The attraction was possibly as much about his manner as about his knowledge. Approachable, articulate, and witty, Andrew is authentic and very engaging, so much so that it has a mirroring effect. Somehow you just want to show up open and unvarnished with Andrewto share who you are and what is written on your heart and mind.

My first opportunity to actively share with Andrew was as an educator. Based on his performance in New Zealand, I started booking him to engage with students, parents, and teachers at my school. With groups of multiage students, he would ride the waves of energy and emotion like a master teacher. I would watch students absorb and note down his strategies with an intensity usually only reserved for those they felt were