by Lucinda | Mar 15, 2025 | Autism in Children, Education
Celebrating Neurodiversity in Learning: Fun Ways to Engage Children This Week Celebrating Neurodiversity (17th–23rd March) is about recognising and valuing the many ways people think, learn, and experience the world. For children, this means creating learning...
by Lucinda | Nov 30, 2024 | About Tutoring, Education
Fostering a Strength-Based Learning Approach Instead of focusing on weaknesses, neurodiverse tutors are more likely to embrace a strength-based learning approach. This style of teaching highlights what the learner is already good at, building upon existing abilities...
by Lucinda | Nov 30, 2024 | About Tutoring, Education
Breaking Down Learning into Manageable Steps Many neurodiverse students benefit from breaking down complex tasks into smaller, manageable steps. This method helps reduce overwhelm and fosters a greater sense of accomplishment. Neurodiverse tutors, having faced...
by Lucinda | Nov 30, 2024 | About Tutoring, Education
Embracing Different Communication Styles Another key element for success in teaching neurodiverse learners is recognising and respecting diverse communication styles. Whether it’s non-verbal cues, alternative forms of expression, or simply requiring more processing...
by Lucinda | Nov 30, 2024 | About Tutoring, Education
Cultivating Flexibility and Personalised Learning Every neurodiverse student is unique. Neurodivergence isn’t one-size-fits-all, and tutors who are neurodiverse themselves are often more aware of the importance of flexibility in learning. For some students,...
by Lucinda | Nov 30, 2024 | About Tutoring, Education
Understanding the Monotropic Mindset When we think of neurodiverse students, we often associate them with terms like “hyperfocus” or “struggles with multitasking.” One concept that’s fundamental to understanding how some neurodivergent individuals process information...
