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How schools can better support neurodiverse students
How schools can better support neurodiverse students
Hunter Wesolowski of ProCare Therapy recommends 5 ways to support neurodiverse students in the classroom, including Universal Design for Learning.
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By Hunter Wesolowski
07/30/24
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With the number of children diagnosed with developmental disabilities on the rise, educators and parents can bring awareness and debunk misconceptions about childhood neurodiversity.
Diagnoses of learning and developmental disabilities, specifically attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder, are on the rise. Today, a staggering nearly one in 6 children have a developmental disability, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics.
A key factor driving diagnoses is the increased public awareness surrounding the spectrum of symptoms of these neurotypes.
Common misconceptions and a lack of awareness about neurodiversity can significantly hinder neurodiverse children in the classroom. This can create unwanted barriers to their learning, success and overall well-being. Employing trained professionals to help create the environments these children need is vital.
As schools face a nationwide shortage of qualified professionals, it has become more difficult to meet the demands and needs of these neurodiverse students. This has left countless students abandoned from the [...]