The people behind ND in STEM – researchers, educators, caregivers, students, and other community members – are exploring the intersection of neurodiversity and STEM. Contributors to this collection share information to inspire inclusion, stories to demonstrate lived experience, and research to educate and inform the field.
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High school student Sreenidi Bala shares her experiences actively encouraging inclusive education, including creating her platform Code for All Minds.
A letter from the parent of neurodivergent students whose school embraced their learning differences and encouraged them to succeed.
This is the first blog post in a series of excerpts from Jodi Asbell Clarke's book, Reaching and Teaching Neurodivergent Learners: Strategies for Embracing Uniquely Talented Problem Solvers. It introduces Jodi's experience meeting neurodivergent learners in Ms. Bradbury's classroom.
Learn more about this opportunity to conduct an independent STEM education research project this summer with TERC! Each project will have a particular focus on fostering equity in STEM and STEM education and enhancing transformative social justice.
Links for families to download INFACT's Barrier Game and Jigsaw Puzzles activity.
A quick introduction to the benefits of neurodiversity in the STEM workforce, including hiring practices and stigmas faced by job seekers.
A mother's perspective on supporting the executive function of her neurodiverse child using puzzles and board games.
Educators understand more and more these days that each student’s brain works a little bit differently.
Applying science to enhance learning based on cognitive load theory.
This post advocates for including neurodivergent students when teaching STEM education. Neurodiversity recognizes brain differences and emphasizes assets over deficits.
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