Research and Resources for Outdoor Learning with Neurodivergent Learners

The Outdoor Education Group https://blog.oeg.edu.au/supporting-neurodivergent-students-in-the-outdoors

West Hills Academy https://westhillsacademy.com/educational-outdoor-activities-for-neurodivergent-children/

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/empowering-children-autism-profound-impact-outdoor/ 

Children Nature Network

https://www.childrenandnature.org/resources/neurodiversity-in-nature-occupational-therapy-in-the-outdoors-helps-children-find-confidence/

National Autistic Society

https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/professional-practice/supporting-autistic-children-through-outdoor-learn

The Outdoor Classroom

https://theoutdoorclassroom.co/blog/supporting-neurodivergent-pupils

Fresh Air Teacher

https://freshairteacher.com/outdoor-learning-adapted-for-diverse-learners/ 

Friedman, S., James, M., Brocklebank, J., Cox, S., & Morrison, S. (2023). Facilitating Nature-Based Learning With Autistic Students. Childhood Education, 99(4), 14-23. https://doi.org/10.1080/00094056.2023.2232275   

Friedman, S., Gibson, J., Jones, C., & Hughes, C. (2022). ‘A new adventure’: a case study of autistic children at Forest School. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, 24(2), 202–218. https://doi.org/10.1080/14729679.2022.2115522 

Szczytko, R., Carrier, S. J., & Stevenson, K. T. (2018). Impacts of Outdoor Environmental Education on Teacher Reports of Attention, Behavior, and Learning Outcomes for Students With Emotional, Cognitive, and Behavioral Disabilities. Frontiers in Education, 3, 359794. https://doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2018.00046 

 Stavrianos, A. and Pratt-Adams, S. (2022) Representations of the Benefits of Outdoor Education for Students with Learning Disabilities: A Thematic Analysis of Newspapers. Open Journal of Social Sciences, 10, 256-268. doi: 10.4236/jss.2022.106020.