From compliance to connection: Shifting how we support neurodivergent learners

This article explains that to support neurodivergent learners effectively, educators must shift from a mindset of compliance (“make them fit in”) to connection (“how can I remove barriers and support their way of being”). It outlines practical strategies for building autonomy, reducing perceived demands, and setting up classroom routines that value individual communication and regulation styles. The piece emphasizes that this is not extra work — it’s a more inclusive way of teaching that benefits all students.