Supporting neurodivergent learners is a crucial aspect of creating an inclusive education system in Aotearoa New Zealand. Neurodivergent learners can possess distinct strengths, including critical and analytical thinking, adaptive problem-solving, creativity, ideation, and pattern identification; however, they may also encounter challenges during their learning journey.

It would be impossible to say that every person engages with and processes information in the exact same way in a learning environment. Each and every learner is unique and so are their learning preferences. So, how do we ensure that we create inclusive, flexible learning environments where people of all abilities can thrive? That’s where Universal Design for Learning (UDL) comes in.