Creating Inclusive Curriculum For Neurodiverse Learners

Join Alana Edwards and learn how to reduce cognitive load and increase accessibility at the design stage, long before teachers need to make adjustments.

Covers:

  • The three layers of cognitive load and why most task friction lives in the two you can actually control

  • How well-intentioned design choices unintentionally create barriers

  • Neuro-affirming design principles: what they are and why they work

  • Practical, design-stage ways to embed these into your curriculum resources

Facilitator: Alana Edwards

Alana Edwards is Founder of Steady Minds Learning, based in WA, making learning more accessible for neurodivergent students. With over 15 years in education, including 7 specialising in learning support and inclusive education, she has spent her career developing clear, accessible, curriculum-aligned resources. Her work spans writing, editing, assessment design, and accessibility review, with a particular focus on literacy and inclusive practice.