How to Run Code Clubs for Neurodiverse Children
summary
Code club runs monthly on Saturdays at a familiar charity venue (Jigsaw) using donated Digilocal laptops and block coding with Scratch blocks. Sessions keep groups small (aim 10 signups for ~7–8 attendees) with five to six volunteers so adults can sit one-to-one, use help cards to signal support, and allow movement breaks or quiet corners. Curriculum focuses on short, achievable games (mazes, animated sprites), encourages creative detours (lightning, tombstones), and relies on patience, routine and noise‑reducing headphones to keep kids engaged.
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- 0:00Neurodiverse code clubs intro
- 3:01Why accessible clubs started
- 7:14Setup challenges
- 10:47Supporting children
- 13:56Learning tools & env
- 15:18Successful session case study
- 18:30Launch your own club
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