Our workshop on Neurodiverse Youth Inclusion and Special Educational Needs focused on raising awareness about neurodiversities such as ADHD, Autism, and Dyslexia while promoting strategies for inclusion in society. Educators, youth workers, and volunteers explored ways to create supportive learning environments, tailor educational approaches, and break down societal barriers. Through interactive discussions and expert insights, we emphasized the importance of recognizing individual strengths, fostering acceptance, and ensuring equal opportunities for neurodiverse youth to thrive in education and beyond.
Workshop Goals
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Address environmental and social barriers in youth spaces.
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Build empathy-based communication tools.
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Develop local community collaborations.
Key Activities
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Sensory adaptation walkthrough of a youth center.
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Peer communication role-play: “Say it differently.”
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Parent panel: What inclusion means at home.
Participant Reflections
“This wasn’t just learning about neurodiversity—it was learning from it.”
Outputs
The group compiled a video toolkit for youth workers titled “Inclusion Starts with Listening.”