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My Personal Journey Teaching Programming to Neurodivergent Students

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TalkinSpanishat PyCon US 2023 · 2023-04-19..04-27· [diversity-and-inclusion]

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name:Marlene Marchena
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video:https://youtu.be/DmIKk1wGSvE
slides:none on file

summary

Describes switching from Python to Scratch to boost immediate engagement, running inclusive summer workshops and regular classes for 12–15 children aged 9–11, and using technology as a social bridge so previously isolated neurodivergent kids begin collaborating. Notes practical adaptations: tactile support for sensorimotor needs and teaching at two paces, and cites 1 in 36 prevalence and ~80% unemployment to underline the concrete need and impact of the intervention.

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chapters (11)

  1. 0:00Welcome
  2. 1:24Teaching programming to kids
  3. 4:21School coding workshop
  4. 6:28Neurodivergent needs
  5. 12:53Understanding neurodiversity
  6. 17:20Neurodiversity defined
  7. 19:10Neurodiversity stats
  8. 21:59Neurodiversity as competitive edge
  9. 22:41Tech for inclusion
  10. 25:30Inclusive environments
  11. 27:30Q&A

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