Neuro-Diverse Students – The new buzzword for students with mental-health issues.
Apparently with the current lockdown in place students at Cumbria University are studying from home, but it would seem some of them just can’t cope with the isolation and change of routine. This is causing a “great deal of stress and anxiety”
As a consequence teachers and the university itself are going to change its methods to accommodate these individuals, while also suggesting “We need more positive role models to inspire and empower neuro-diverse learners to join the workforce.”
Recommended adjustments include:-
• Sharing resources prior to a session
• Providing clear content and avoiding unnecessary content that may distract
• Avoiding high contrast colours, considering the dark text on pastel background
• No timed assessments/quizzes if not required
• Communicate in plain language
• Avoid idioms and sarcasm when communicating
• Use images to contextualise the subject
Expect lots of desperate students and other snowflakes to come out with “I’m neuro-diverse, therefore I shouldn’t be told to do this that or the other unless I am accommodated!”
The only real issue I have with all this bollocks is that those people with genuine mental problems (genuine autism, depression etc.) will not receive the help they desperately need because of all those bogus attention-seeking cunts jumping to the front of the queue screaming “I’m having an anxiety attack. Facebook is offline!”
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