Mission
Our mission is to advance teaching and learning practices by integrating traditionally siloed domains of knowledge and expanding our understanding of neurodiversity.
Interdisciplinary Learning Specialist
About Annabel Furber
Educational leader with 20+ years applying neuroscience and psychology to inclusive learning. Designs evidence-based systems that transform approaches to learning variability.
Background & Experience
From her start as an autism therapist to facilitating graduate-level courses on Universal Design for Learning to training hundreds of executive function coaches, Annabel developed expertise in executive function skill strategies, learning development, and leveraging educational technology.
She has worked at the intersection of neuroscience and education as a researcher, instructional designer, content developer, instructor, mentor, and coach across diverse settings and age groups.
Abel Pathways is the culmination of this interdisciplinary approach and its programs, whether through individual coaching or professional development programs or harnessing technology to build adaptable and engaging content, are meticulously designed to accelerate growth for all learners through neuro-affirming techniques and evidence-based research.
Education
Ed.M. in Mind, Brain, Education from Harvard Graduate School of Education
B.A. in Integrative Studies from Union Institute & University
Interdisciplinary Approaches
Brain-Based Learning Solutions
Universal Design for Learning Pedagogy
Universal Design for Learning Pedagogy
- Emotional safety and stress reduction
- Attention and memory optimization
- Multimodal sensory engagement
- Spaced repetition and retrieval practice
- Active processing, pattern recognition
Universal Design for Learning Pedagogy
Universal Design for Learning Pedagogy
Universal Design for Learning Pedagogy
- Multiple ways to engage (the "why")
- Multiple ways to understand (the "what")
- Multiple ways to practice and integrate (the "how")
Executive Function Skill Scaffolding
Universal Design for Learning Pedagogy
Executive Function Skill Scaffolding
- Planning systems
- Focus strategies
- Awareness practices
- Flexibility skills
- Self-control habits
Cognitive Behavioral Pathways
Universal Design for Learning Pedagogy
Executive Function Skill Scaffolding
- Awareness building
- Reflecting
- Testing
- Implementing
- Refining
- Integrating