Neurodivergent

Optimising learning outcomes for young adults with Asperger’s in VET

The Neurodivergent project

The Neurodivergent project aims to develop a training programme for educational professionals and staff to enhance their abilities to work successfully with students with Asperger’s and in turn, decrease early school leaving. Running from September 2020 to March 2023, the project is funded by the European Commission’s Erasmus + Programme.

Who we are

A partnership of experts from across 7 European countries are collaborating to develop a training resource for initial vocational education.

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News

Neurodivergent partners put together COVID-19 resources

Neurodivergent project partner Autism-Europe has gathered useful resources and tips from across the world to help autistic people and their families navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.

Neurodivergent project kicks off online

In September 2020, the first transnational meeting for the Neurodivergent project took place via Zoom. Project partners from Spain, Portugal, Italy, Cyprus, Czech Republic and Belgium came together to discuss the project and their responsibilities

Launch of the Neurodivergent project

The Neurodivergent project will provide training to educational professionals on how to approach and support a student with Asperger’s and improve their educational experience. The project aims to minimise the gap in learning outcomes between young adults with Asperger’s and neurotypical students.

Partners

Objectives

Develop materials

To develop, test, implement and evaluate a training package and toolkit for trainers in initial VET

Enhance abilities

To educate trainers and staff in dealing with students in initial VET diagnosed with Asperger

Improve outcomes

To minimize differences in learning outcomes in initial VET between young adult neurotypical students and those diagnosed with Asperger's