Poster 18: Unlocking Potential: The Impact of STEM on Neurodiverse Learners in a Digital World

In today’s digitally driven world, STEM education offers transformative opportunities for all learners—but especially for neurodiverse students whose unique ways of thinking align with the creativity, logic, and pattern recognition central to STEM fields. This session will explore how inclusive, tech-enabled STEM instruction can empower neurodiverse learners, from students with autism and ADHD to those with dyslexia and sensory processing differences. We’ll examine real-world classroom strategies, adaptive technologies, and project-based learning models that not only accommodate but amplify the strengths of neurodiverse students. Participants will engage in small-group scenario work and leave with practical tools to foster accessible, meaningful STEM learning environments. Together, we'll reimagine equity—not as uniformity, but as personalized pathways to success in the digital age.