Technology guru finds Genius Within
Openly Autistic tech leader Magnus Hedemark has [today] joined the senior leadership team at neurodiversity specialists Genius Within. The 49-year-old from North Carolina joins the…
Neurodiverse Support
This tag covers Neurodiverse support. Neurodiversity encompasses autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia and more.
What accommodations help neurodiverse students academically?
Accommodations like note-takers, recorded lectures, extensions, private testing spaces, movement breaks, written instructions, and academic coaching/tutoring. Depends on the individual.
How to train faculty on supporting neurodiverse learning needs?
Strategies include bringing experts, sharing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) resources, student panels, requiring accessibility training, and campus events promoting neurodiversity.
What makes college campuses more neurodiversity-friendly?
Offering quiet study spaces, sensory-friendly dining, plain language materials, acceptance events celebrating neurodiversity, resident advisor inclusion training, and accessible mental health services.
What support for neurodiverse employees in education?
Flexibility in tasks/locations, dividing complex tasks, noise guidelines, written directions to complement verbal, educating all on inclusion, and designated HR contacts for accommodations.
Autistic TikTok creator challenging assumptions around Autism
Social media, especially TikTok with its short and snappy format, has become a valuable tool for Neurodivergent creators in challenging stereotypical perceptions around neurodiversity- creators…
Free attention training programme for children with autism launched
A new, free to access, attention training programme to help young people with autism is to be launched by researchers at the University of Birmingham…
Cyber experts head to University Of Gloucestershire symposium
Jonathan Ellwood, Chief Knowledge Officer at the IASME Consortium, is among the panellists at the upcoming 2022 C11 Cyber Tech Symposium hosted by University of…
Rolls-Royce forges ahead to break down barriers for neurodiverse graduates
Rolls-Royce has signalled its support for neuro-diverse undergrads by offering paid internships to all ten finalists in the new targetjobs Neurodiversity Undergraduate of the Year…
Neurodiversity in the workplace
What does neurodiversity mean to you? What does it mean to your organisation? Perhaps, more importantly, what does it mean for your employees? In the…
Cognassist Brings an DE&I Neurodiversity Solution to the Workplace, Launching with a Free Neurodiversity in The Workplace Masterclass
Cognassist has worked in the education for over 5 years to identify and support cognitive differences and neurodiversity in a learning environment, improving confidence and…
SEND Review green paper: Vision for a single, national SEND and alternative provision (AP) system – Sector response
The Department for Education (@EducationGovUK) launches its #SEND Review today (29 Mar). Better support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities…
Celebrating difference – local mental health Trust creates film to raise awareness of neurodivergence
In support of World Autism Acceptance Week (28 March – 3 April), a group of staff at a Sussex mental health Trust have launched a…
Is this a golden chance to improve the Apprenticeship Levy?
Is Rishi’s chat with Businesses on the Apprenticeship Levy a Golden Chance to long term improve Apprenticeships for everyone? In case you missed Chancellor Rishi…
