How does my student learn? Neurodiversity and the nature of learning in autism

This paper reports on a framework of thinking, memory and learning that emerged from a qualitative research study into the nature of learning for individuals with autism. The framework is useful for professional development of teachers regarding the learning characteristics of neurodiverse students...

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Published in:International journal of Christianity & education
Main Author: Norris, Nola G (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publishing 2023
In: International journal of Christianity & education
Further subjects:B Memory
B gifted education
B learning characteristics
B Asperger’s syndrome
B autism spectrum disorder
B cognitive profile
B twice exceptionality
B Neurodiversity
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Summary:This paper reports on a framework of thinking, memory and learning that emerged from a qualitative research study into the nature of learning for individuals with autism. The framework is useful for professional development of teachers regarding the learning characteristics of neurodiverse students with autism spectrum disorder. The paper provides a review of the neuroscience and memory-in-autism literature and introduces the Learning Ladder, a new evidence-based model that facilitates explanation of the learning characteristics of neurodiverse learners and serves as a guide for pedagogical decision-making. The application of the framework for teaching and learning within the context of Christian education is considered.
ISSN:2056-998X
Contains:Enthalten in: International journal of Christianity & education
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/20569971221084350