Working with Whānau of Neurodivergent Learners
- NiE Project

- Sep 5, 2025
- 3 min read
We all want to work alongside whānau in ways that are respectful, productive and caring. But sometimes, and especially when a learner is experiencing stress, those relationships can feel challenging… conversations can get intense and emotions can run high. Miscommunication can obscure everyone’s best intentions. Like you, we’ve been exploring ways to work together with whānau of our neurodivergent learners and diving into diverse examples of effective practice - here are some of our top tips.
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