Accommodating Neurodivergent Learners
summary
Claims that roughly 1 in 7 people are neurodivergent and common prevalences like autism ~1% and dyslexia up to 20% lead to concrete design rules: avoid flashing or highly saturated colors (use muted palettes via Canva or color wheels), stop/pausable animations, avoid ultra high contrast, minimize timed interactions, and add narration plus provide transcripts and playback speed controls (Storyline checkbox). Practical facilitation fixes include pre-sharing agendas, frequent breaks, quiet breakout spaces, fidget options and a parking lot for questions; slides and recordings are available.
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chapters (14)
- 0:00Introduction
- 1:28Inclusive learning pledge
- 3:14Neurodivergence overview
- 7:57Defining neurodivergence
- 10:24Key neurodivergent conditions
- 23:11Autism spectrum explained
- 30:12Neurodivergent-friendly design
- 37:04Color, contrast, multimedia
- 39:53Writing strategies
- 43:00Facilitation tips
- 51:14Reducing learner anxiety
- 57:11Group work transitions
- 59:45Inclusive classroom
- 1:02:15Q&A
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