Why Lived Neurodivergence is Reshaping My College Teaching — and Why Educators Should Take Notice

• By: Dave Chapman Freelance Journalist
• March 23rd, 2026
• educator lived experience, EHCP, further education, inclusive teaching, neurodivergence, routine and structure, universal design for learning
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At the beginning of my eighteenth year in teaching, I found myself reflecting deeply on what contributes to effective educational practice. I questioned not only whether I was good at what I do, but also how I could meaningfully evaluate my own professional competence. After the birth of my...

The Impact of Expressive, Receptive, and Pragmatic Language Deficits in the Workplace

• By: Tamara Sterling, MS, CCC-SLP, TSSLD
• April 1st, 2014
• autism spectrum disorder, employment, expressive language deficits, language, pragmatic language skills, receptive language challenges, routine and structure, social communication difficulties, workplace accommodations, workplace communication
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Most individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have vocational strengths and are increasingly being hired by small businesses and corporate chains. ASD, by definition, is characterized by communication deficits. Once hired, these deficits present as challenges for individuals with ASD....