Neurodiversity and Inclusive Education

Learn how to support children who think and learn differently—at home or in school.

Belonging

Every child deserves to feel valued and included.

Learning

Simple changes make learning more inclusive.

Everyone Benefits

Inclusion helps the whole society thrive.

“You are not alone—your child doesn’t need to be ‘fixed.’ Let’s find what works. A child always wants to do well.

Stine Fossesholm

Educator

What is Neurodiversity?

Neurodiversity means that people’s brains work in different ways. Some people might be very focused, others very creative. Some might learn best by seeing, some by hearing, and others by doing.

Neurodiversity includes conditions like autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and more—but it also includes anyone who thinks or learns differently. A child who struggles with noisy rooms but is great at solving puzzles is just as “neurodiverse” as someone who reads slowly but builds amazing things with their hands.

Instead of seeing these differences as problems, neurodiversity encourages us to see them as natural and valuable. Every brain is unique, and that’s a good thing for our society.

ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
The Brain is Inattentive, Hyperactive and Impulsive or a mix of both.
Creative, energetic, full of ideas.

Dyslexia

Affects reading, spelling and writing
Mix up letters, read slower, hard to spell.
Normal intelligence, verbally strong and good problem solvers.

Autism

Autism Spectrum Disorder – ASD
Affects how the brain communicates, understand others and experience the world.
Deep thinkers, honest, detailed-focused and passionate about their interests.

Dyscalculia

Affect understanding of numbers, time, and math facts.
Mix up symbols, lose count, struggle with time or directions.
Creative, visual and often intuitive.

Dyspraxia

Affects movement, coordination, and planning actions.
Clumsy, messy handwriting, often struggles with balance.
Creative, determined and often good with ideas.

Sensory Differences

Affects processing of sound, touch, light, taste, or movement differently.
Too loud, too bright, itchy clothes, picky eating, or constant movement.
Often deeply perceptive, detail-aware, and creative.

Nonverbal Learning Disorder

Affects how the brain understands things you see, do, and feel — not what you hear or read.
Misunderstands body language, organization, staying on topic, or understanding “the big picture.”
Talkative, strong with words and memory

Executive Functioning

Affects planning, focus, memory, and self-control.
Forgetful, distracted, disorganized, struggles to start or finish tasks.
Often full of ideas and are able to think in new ways.

Supporting Neurodivergent Children

Routine

Connection

Regulation

Support for Parents and Teachers

Structure and Routines.

Adapting Classroom

Partnering up together

Individualized Education

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