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[Young people don't decide how their brains work](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/neurodiversity-what-you-need-to-know#young-people) 2. [Change the way we teach](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/neurodiversity-what-you-need-to-know#change) 3. [Thinking outside the box](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/neurodiversity-what-you-need-to-know#outside-the-box) Each child is special and unique and so is their learning style. We all have a range of different learning, social and emotional needs and it's important to [understand and appreciate](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/children-developmental-stages) what makes your child unique. Struggling to support your child in a conventional learning space? Read on to discover some expert advice and learn all about neurodiversity.  ![neurodiversity-2](https://www.gostudent.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Insights-EN-Blog-Images/Neurodiversity/neurodiversity-2.jpg?width=1000&name=neurodiversity-2.jpg) ## 👉🏼 Young people don’t decide how their brains work In a society consumed by productivity, [happiness](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/how-happiness-can-motivate-learning), success and [money](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/techniques-for-tackling-tantrums-0) (not to mention all four at once), it can be hard to keep up. Now, imagine you’re a young person who [rebels against these values](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/difficult-teenagers) every single day. Add in social pressure and unpredictable moods. Life becomes one big challenge! Neurodiversity is a term that refers to those whose brains work in a different way to those deemed the ‘mainstream’. Amongst many others, this can manifest itself as: - Autism - [Asperger’s](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/aspergers-in-children) - [ADHD](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/support-add) - [Dyslexia](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/treatments-for-dyslexia) and [dyspraxia](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/dyspraxia-in-children) Most importantly, we all need to understand that society tells us how, and how quickly, to think and work. Those who are neurodiverse often don’t think in the same way, so can struggle in organised spaces such as classrooms.  It’s up to us, not them, to be inclusive. ## 👉🏼 Change the way we teach = change the way they learn It’s vital that we plan to [change the way we teach](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/arts-in-school) if we want neurodiverse students to feel more successful as they learn. Here’s an example of an alternative teaching style that works well with students diagnosed with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). These kinds of students are often labelled as ‘difficult’, ‘trouble makers’ and ‘loud’. It's important to reject those labels completely. 🖐🏼 ADHD can manifest itself in many ways in young people, including restlessness, fixation, shouting out ideas or disrupting others around them. What can you do to improve? ✅ Sit down with your child and [establish boundaries](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/boundaries-for-kids). How many times can they ask you the same question? Will you allow them to speak aloud without a hand raised? How long will you wait before answering their question? Have this ready in your own mind, but share it with them, too! ✅ Think carefully about the learning methods that you use. It's often the case that [those with ADHD](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/support-add) appreciate a clear model answer before starting to work independently, as well as [regular rest breaks](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/extra-exam-time-for-kids) and time-outs.  ✅Praise, review and adapt regularly. Create a space where the student can tell you what’s working, and keep an eye on behaviour along the way.  These steps can be transferred right into the home from the classroom. Worried about being too strict? Kids [need fair boundaries](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/consequences), and will quickly adapt to these new ways of working!  ## 👉🏼 Neurodiverse people help us think outside the box!   Remembering that difference is an advantage, and never the opposite, is central to reducing the stigma that surrounds neurodiversity. [Greta Thunberg,](https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/nov/03/is-autism-a-superpower-greta-thunberg-and-others-think-it-can-be) Elon Musk and Alan Turin are all neurodiverse individuals and models who have used their alternate ways of thinking for good.  Notice your neurodiverse child struggling with sensory overload? This is a common side effect of their [higher emotional intelligence.](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/what-are-the-types-of-emotional-interlligence) Whilst they may struggle socially, neurodiverse people are often proven to think more creatively, logically and [be more successful](https://hbr.org/2017/05/neurodiversity-as-a-competitive-advantage)than their neurotypical counterparts ***🚀***  Ultimately there is no right way of thinking, and it’s society that channels these strict values and traits. Empowering young people to find strength in their adaptable brains is the greatest thing you as parents can do.  What are some ways to help young, neurodiverse individuals feel more motivated to learn? Here's some of our favourites: ✔️ Reduce memory overload by breaking down instructions. ✔️ [Keep language simple](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/reading-comprehension), both written and verbally. Ask them to repeat back to you as often as you can! ✔️ Ask your child how they like to learn. On white paper? Blue? On or off screen? Using a black or coloured pen? This can change their learning experience completely! ✔️ Allow thinking-time; nothing has to be instant! This also aids retrieval practice and long-term memory strength.  ✔️ [Foster confidence](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/simple-steps-to-build-confidence-in-students) by positively praising your child, and [grow their independence](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/independent-learning-for-kids-age-6-12) to be able to feel successful without you.  👉🏼  At [GoStudent](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/) we consider the needs of each individual learner carefully, and our tutors proudly adapt their teaching to suit each child. Do you want to find out more? 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