How do I help my students who are neurodiverse?

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Graphic depicting neurodiversity.

Innovative tools such as dictation and Windows Hello sign in can make the digital world more accessible for students who live with dyslexia, seizures, autism, or other cognitive differences.

  • Focus assistance declutters the taskbar and simplifies the Start menu. Focus manages your notifications and Immersive Reader minimizes visual distractions when reading a web page in Microsoft Edge.
  • Immersive Reader simplifies the view to reduce distraction.
  • Learning Tools in Microsoft Edge are built into the Microsoft Edge browser. Use Learning Tools in Microsoft Edge to hear any webpage or PDF read out loud while following along with the words on screen.
  • Text suggestions: As students type, suggestions appear above their cursor to help them complete challenging words and continue working.
  • To Do: Use this app to stay organized with lists and tasks that give reminders when a task is scheduled. To Do has a planner, task manager, lists, and integrates with Office 365.

Learn more about these tools for students who are neurodiverse.

Screenshot of Focus Assist settings in Windows.