The Education Week Spotlight on Moving From Awareness to Engagement for Neurodiverse And Autistic Students is a collection of articles hand-picked by our editors.
This Spotlight explores both the challenges and opportunities schools face in supporting neurodiverse and autistic students. The articles examine how public rhetoric, discipline practices, and traditional school structures can unintentionally create barriers for students with disabilities. They highlight research-based strategies to better engage neurodiverse learners, build more inclusive classrooms, and design social-emotional supports that recognize diverse communication and learning needs. It showcases innovative approaches, from technology and gaming to career-connected learning, that help prepare students with autism for success beyond school.