Neurodiversity is a term used to describe the concepts that 1) the human brain is extremely complex and 2) the brains of some individuals are “wired” in ways that differ from the neurotypical brain. In包含了广泛的认知、学习和行为差异。 被认为具有神经多样性的学生包括那些有记录的诊断，如多动症、学习障碍和自闭症的学生。
Although there is no “right” way of learning and behaving, academic and social settings can present neurodivergent students with a number of challenges related to goal-setting, organization, self-regulation, focus, flexible thinking, reading social cues, communication, and inhibitory control. 除了功能上的挑战外，神经分化的学生还会感到被歧视、边缘化和孤立。
Multiple means of engagement – Learners differ in their preference and tolerance for engagement and social interaction in classroom environments. 一些学生在可预测的程序和结构下工作得最好，而另一些学生则喜欢自发性。
Multiples means of representation – Learners differ in how they process and comprehend sensory input. 一些学生可能有视觉或听力障碍，另一些学生可能需要更多的认知处理时间，或者由于语言或文化差异而难以将内容联系起来。
REMINDER : Refer students who need support or help accessing resources to the 学生残疾服务（DSS） and/or 学生健康与咨询.
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