# Neurodiverse curriculum

**URL:** <https://discourse.processing.org/t/neurodiverse-curriculum/42032>\
**Category:** Teaching\
**Created:** [May 19, 2023, 1:13pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/neurodiverse-curriculum/42032 "2023-05-19T13:13:47Z")\
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**Author:** ![mcintyre](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/discourse.processing.org/mcintyre/32/14561_2.png) [@mcintyre](https://discourse.processing.org/u/mcintyre)\
**Post date:** [May 19, 2023, 1:13pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/neurodiverse-curriculum/42032/1 "2023-05-19T13:13:48Z")

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Hello!

A friend just asked me about coding programs for children with autism. We don’t offer one locally (small town Texas) so I’m doing a little research to see what’s out there. Does anybody know of a coding curriculum and/or program designed to serve learners with a broader set of neurotypes (dyslexia, ADHD, autism, etc.)?

Cheers,  
Nick

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**Author:** ![Chrisir](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/discourse.processing.org/chrisir/32/45_2.png) [@Chrisir](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Chrisir)\
**Post date:** [May 20, 2023, 5:36pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/neurodiverse-curriculum/42032/2 "2023-05-20T17:36:52Z")

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maybe ask this guy: [JavaScript coding course / curriculum feedback](https://discourse.processing.org/t/javascript-coding-course-curriculum-feedback/41981)

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**Author:** ![JSGauthier](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/discourse.processing.org/jsgauthier/32/9910_2.png) [@JSGauthier](https://discourse.processing.org/u/JSGauthier)\
**Post date:** [May 23, 2023, 2:08pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/neurodiverse-curriculum/42032/3 "2023-05-23T14:08:37Z")

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Hello there,

I know this is not specific to learners who are neurodiverse but it may be helpful ressource for beginners which is playful and well structured.

[http://teach.angichau.com/](http://teach.angichau.com/)

I would also encourage to spark the idea with @saberkhan who is the the education lead at the processing foundation (and is a kind and helpful person also). Perhaps he knows of other ressources.

If not this would be a great thing we can build for future coders. I have ADHD and it took me a long time to learn Processing but it has also been a helpful aid in learning to plan and sequence actions in my life in general.

Wishing you and your students well!

Here is another link which may be of interest to augment your own teaching:

> **[Coding, Computer Science & Robots for Kids with Autism | Sphero Blog](https://sphero.com/blogs/news/robots-for-kids-with-autism)**
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> Taking part in coding classes can help kids with Autism improve their communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills. In this blog learn how robots can help kids with Autism succeed in computer science related careers.