Strenghts

To address the diverse needs of their students, educators must get to know their students, including their personal interests, strengths and learning gaps and how they learn. Students with ASD are no different; educators should look for strengths in each individual student and use the data they collect to support their area of need. This is called neurodiversity, which aims to increase the acceptance of those who are different and the value of these differences (Super Simple, n.d.). Below is a list of some strengths of autistic learners.

·        Excellent memory skills.

·        Attention to detail.

·        Passion and deep interest in specific topics.

·        Creativity and innovation.

·        Concentration Ability.

·        Rule oriented.

·        Often punctual and thrive on routine.

·        Persistence and determination.

·        Visual learners (17; 20)

Recognising the strengths and positives aspects of autistic people will help you as an educator to support neurodiversity in the classroom.