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Neurodiversity in Focus: Inclusive Youth Work in Berlin

Content

Returning from Budapest, Copernicus Berlin brought together youth workers, educators, and families to address the real-life application of inclusive youth work practices.

Workshop Goals

  • Strengthen youth workers' ability to support neurodiverse youth.

  • Explore inclusive activity design.

  • Raise awareness of accessibility in youth spaces.

Key Activities

  • “Design a Day” inclusion planning activity.

  • Autism spectrum simulation experience.

  • Partner dialogue with a local inclusive school.

Participant Reflections

“I now see how my tone, timing, and expectations can either open a door—or close one.”

Outputs
Participants co-created a guide titled “Small Changes, Big Access” for youth organizations across Berlin.