Neurodiversity is the New Trend!

• By: Dr. Claudia Rose Addeo, PhD Award-Winning Author, Learning Specialist, Neurodiverse Advocate
• July 9th, 2025
• adhd, education, language, learning differences, neurodivergent learners, neurodiversity, stigma, Summer 2025 Issue, workplace
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Despite the fact that I managed to successfully earn my PhD while also managing to earn multiple awards as both a researcher and an author, I still find it mind-boggling when I’m given a puzzled look when I state that I am a Neurodiverse learner. Yet, whenever I say I grew up receiving special...

Advancements in Assistive Technology – Using Robots for Therapeutic Interventions

• By: Timothy D. Gifford MOVIA Robotics, Inc.
• January 1st, 2022
• communication, learning differences, robot-assisted intervention, social cues, technology, universal design for learning, Winter 2022 Issue
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Assistive Technology (AT) is an advancing field that helps individuals with special needs learn, grow, and participate in the community. These devices can take many forms and work at many levels. Robot-Assisted Intervention (RAI) is an advanced form of assisted technology. These tools can help the...