Published 19 November 2024.
Our CEO Justine Munro and Head of Programmes Madelaine Armstrong-Willcocks spoke with Radio New Zealand about the critical challenges neurodivergent tamariki face in our education system.
The reality? Over 90% of students with significant school absence have neurodiversities like autism or dyslexia.
"Stop treating school attendance as if it's an issue of bad parenting or bad kids, start treating it as a neurodiversity issue."
This isn't just about attendance - it's about creating an education system that truly works for every brain. Our rangatahi deserve learning environments that embrace their unique ways of thinking and learning.
Key takeaways from the story:
School attendance challenges often signal unmet neurodiversity needs
Flexible, individualised learning approaches show promising results
Urgent need for increased learning support funding
Teacher development and support are crucial
Listen to the radio story here
Read the article here.