Niki Elliott, PhD
Bold. Embodied. Heart-Centered Leadership.
Helping educators, caregivers, and leaders translate applied educational neuroscience and lived experience into practical, heart-centered ways of supporting neurodiverse individuals.
Dr. Niki Elliott
Niki Elliott, PhD, is the Director of the Center for Embodied Equity and Neurodiversity (CEEN) in the School of Leadership and Education Sciences at the University of San Diego. Formerly, she served as director of the Center for Neurodiversity, Learning, and Wellness at the University of La Verne. A high-energy, spirited, and inspiring educator, Niki has taught students from elementary school through university for the past 30 years.
Heart-Centered Connections
Seven Essential Skills for Helping Neurodiverse and Marginalized Children Thrive
Heart-Centered Connections is a powerful, research-informed guide for those who serve children who are too often misunderstood, marginalized, or labeled “difficult”—including neurodiverse learners, students with learning differences, and those impacted by trauma.
Heart-Centered Connections is a powerful, research-informed guide for those who serve children who are too often misunderstood, marginalized, or labeled “difficult”—including neurodiverse learners, students with learning differences, and those impacted by trauma.