BENEFITS TO EMBRACING
NEURODIVERSITY
IN Schools
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CREATES INCLUSIVE LEARNING
ENVIRONMENTS
Neurodiversity affirming teaching strategies allow
ALL students, regardless of neurotype to be accepted, valued, and supported.
IMPROVES
ACADEMIC AND LEARNING OUTCOMES
Neurodivergent students often excel academically when their individual learning styles are accommodated and their strengths are nurtured.
ENHANCES SOCIAL
INTERACTIONS
Neurodiverse i.e. BOTH
Neurotypical and
Neurodivergent) students have opportunities to interact with peers of varying neurotypes, fostering social skills and relationships, empathy, understanding, and acceptance.
REDUCES
BULLYING AND STIGMA
Directly teaching about differences and embracing neurodiversity reduces bullying and stigma, creating a safer and more welcoming school environment for ALL students.
PROMOTES A VARIETY OF
STRENGTHS AND INTERESTS
Schools can identify, promote, and celebrate the talents, strengths, and interests of ALL students, whether in academics, arts, or other areas to make everyone feel valued, respected, and accepted.
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