The 9-Layered Model of Giftedness is an innovative conceptual framework composed of an
integrated set of abilities, skills and values that align with Goals 3, 4 and 8 of the UN …

Educational robotics (ER) is a growing interdisciplinary field that is attracting increasing
attention in inclusive or special education settings. It provides a suitable educational …

School designs have far-reaching future impacts. Facilities often remain unchanged for
decades influencing whether generations of young people feel included and can access …

This study investigated the material engagement and their affordances for participation of
children on the autism spectrum (AS) in small-group learning. Framed by a methodology …

Objectives Teacher talk provides the medium for teaching and learning. However, there has
been little emphasis on conceptualizing and measuring teacher talk within specific contexts …

Peers play a crucial role in facilitating student participation, fostering interaction and
unlocking the potential for development, thereby providing an experiential glimpse into living …

A deficit-based approach to teaching is widely embedded in higher education. Such an
approach emphasizes what is wrong and does not allow for a comprehensive view of …

In a world that celebrates diversity, the realm of autism support is undergoing a shift—one
guided by the principles of neurodiversity. This manuscript presents a compelling argument …

An increasing number of students in higher education are neurodivergent, shaping and
challenging the practices of how staff teach in higher education. This chapter seeks to …

Purpose: Girls are diagnosed with autism less frequently and later on average than boys,
meaning some girls go through their school years without having access to support that …