Neurodiversity Through the Educational Years: Lived Experiences, Research and Practice (Emerald Points)

Neurodivergent individuals face unique challenges across various educational settings, and their experiences are often shaped by the level of support and understanding they receive.From early childhood education to higher education, the impact of educational environments on neurodiverse individuals can vary significantly, with many facing systemic barriers that hinder their academic success and personal development. In Neurodiversity Through the Educational Years, Lucie Wheeler brings together the voices and experiences of neurodivergent individuals, from infancy to young adulthood, across a spectrum of educational settings.Each chapter offers insights through personal accounts, supported by the authors expert analysis, to highlight both effective practices and areas needing improvement.The study is organised within the educational phases of the Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Further Education and Higher Education, and covers mainstream, special, alternative provisions, home educatio