May 24th, 2024 | RESEARCH
The talents that neurodiverse individuals bring to STEM fields are being increasingly recognized, thus it is important to ensure neurodiverse youth have opportunities to experience an array of STEM fields as viable career options. Based on the results of a systematic review, this article provides recommendations for how informal STEM learning programs can effectively engage neurodiverse middle and high school students. The recommended strategies highlight ways that programs can increase student interest and confidence in STEM in an environment that values learning and social differences.
Document
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/24758779.2024.2348490
Team Members
Ronda Jenson, Author, Northern Arizona UniversityMichele Lee, Author, Northern Arizona University
Citation
Identifier Type: DOI
Identifier: 10.1080/24758779.2024.2348490
Publication: Connected Science Learning
Volume: 6
Number: 3
Page(s): 126-132
Funders
Funding Source: NSF
Funding Program: AISL
Award Number: 2115542
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Access and Inclusion: People with Disabilities
Audience: Educators | Teachers
Discipline: Engineering | General STEM
Resource Type: Peer-reviewed article | Research | Research Products
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