Neurodiversity is a non-medical term used to describe people with neurological conditions that are not “typical.” The terminology allows for inclusivity and can include multiple groups of people. Those who would be considered neurodiverse are those with conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and many others. The goal of this project is to understand the experiences of neurodivergent learners and learn more about the kinds of support they receive or lack thereof. More specifically, the topic of savant syndrome was thoroughly explored in this project. Savant syndrome is a misunderstood and often unrecognized condition. Through qualitative interviews with people who identify as neurodivergent, there was a common theme of unawareness of the condition. The goal of these interviews is to understand the experiences and interpretations of neurodivergent learners’ perspectives on savant syndrome. Neurodivergent Learners’ Perspectives on Savant Syndrome
WITH ELLA JAMES AND DR. D. MATTHEW BOYER, DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE EDUCATION
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