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I'd rather stab my eye than do this... (spoiler: it's group work)
autism
behaviours
learning styles
neurodivergent
Aug 13, 2021
I still cringe inside when remembering the moments I heard “Okay everyone, find a partner”, or “So we’re going to get into groups of three”...
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No.
Nah, not doin’ it.
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I would rat
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My university days went like this.
education
learning styles
neurodivergent
parenting
Aug 12, 2021
I'm not an autistic researcher.
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I am not a psychologist.
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I take my hat off to my neurokin who are.
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I am forever grateful to those who are engaged in research and academia, cr
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