The school system wasn’t designed with neurodivergent students in mind, so neurodivergent students have a lot of unique struggles in school. In this episode we will talk aboutWhat schools expect of students and why these expectations can be harmful to neurodivergent studentsSpecific struggles neurodivergent students face in school like social struggles masking sensory environments executive dysfunction and moreTwice exceptional students and the unique struggles they faceThe emotional impact of school and how it can lead to burnout and school avoidanceStrengths neurodivergent students bring to the classroomSpecific accommodations and changes that can be made to the classroom and education system to better support neurodivergent students Some alternatives to the mainstream like UDL or universal design for learning as a framework, neuroinclusive schools, homeschooling, online schools Specific steps that students teachers and parents can take to make classrooms more inclusive for neurodivergent studentsThe future of education for neurodivergent students Whether you are neurodivergent an educator a parent or just want to learn more this episode will teach you more about how the mainstream education system creates a lot of challenges for neurodivergent students and creates significant barriers to their participation in schools, we also examine how we can change and adapt the classroom environment to better support neurodivergent students.Want to learn more about accommodations? listen to episode 9Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1QEJ2nZoVw562I0gzsHNKJ Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-9-understanding-accommodations-ieps-504-plans-and/id6785985912?i=1000782740318 Want to learn more about what neurodivergence is? listen to episode 1Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1QEJ2nZoVw562I0gzsHNKJ Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1-what-is-neurodivergence-a-beginner-friendly/id6785985912?i=1000774877103 Email me with questions stories or if you want to be a guestconnect@thinkdifferentpod.com Find more information and transcripts on my websiteThinkdifferentpod.wordpress.com Join the mailing list to start seeing the world a little differently the-mind-map.beehiiv.com If you aren’t already listening on YouTube check out my YouTube channel Minds That Think Differently https://youtube.com/@mindsthatthinkdifferently?si=gZ8_U0sg_H1zuIWi