Neurodiverse youth development including transition, the current challenges
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret…
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.
Free online training launched to support education of autistic and neurodivergent pupils in school
A free online training portal, launched today aims to equip education professionals with a fuller understanding of the challenges faced by autistic and neurodivergent children…
IMI publishes Diversity Task Force Report as sector faces biggest skills drought in two decades
As sector faces biggest skills drought in two decades, industry-wide project reveals that lack of diverse role models could undermine its ability to attract new…
How DfE help schools and colleges support pupils with dyslexia
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“I will continue to listen to young people and their parents so we can get this right” Will Quince
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Central YMCA celebrates the positive impact which Apprenticeship have in society with event at the House of Commons
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College students hear from crime and justice experts
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Project management success for apprentice and graduate at Sellafield Ltd and University of Cumbria
Association for Project Management (APM), the chartered body for the project profession, has today announced the winners of its Festival of Education and Research –an…
Neurodiverse Life Episode #3: Neurodiversity and Success
Welcome to episode three of the Neurodiverse Life podcast from @Cognassist: In our final episode, Helen is joined by Chanté Joseph, content creator, presenter of…
Tips to upskill leadership and L&D teams to welcome next generations of apprentices entering the workforce
There is no denying that the modern workforce is more generationally diverse than ever before – As Gen Z (those born between 1997 and 2012)…