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Neurodiversity in STEM at TERC

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We are a community dedicated to inclusive STEM education that embraces the unique talents of neurodivergent learners.

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Neurodiversity in STEM at TERC @ndinstem-at-terc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Neurodivergent STEM learners bring their strengths and talents to the workforce every day. During October's National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we'll celebrate with resources and references from our work. @terc-stem.bsky.social
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Neurodiversity in STEM at TERC @ndinstem-at-terc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
NDinSTEM is excited for this MMSA & @terc-stem.bsky.social collaboration to understand how neurodivergent students develop & communicate mathematical reasoning. More details to come!
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Neurodiversity in STEM at TERC @ndinstem-at-terc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Another chapter in the books for the NeuroVivid team—well, in one book anyway. "Creating a sense of belonging in a maker camp for neurodivergent middle schoolers" is in this soon to be released book: link.springer.com/book/9783032278937. Pre-ordering is available now! @terc-stem.bsky.social
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Neurodiversity in STEM at TERC @ndinstem-at-terc.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
From our friends at EALA, the All Learners Action Lab: A Practitioner's Guide to Supporting Students with Disabilities. Like NDinSTEM, they support collaboration to engage all learners. educatingalllearners.org/wp-content… @terc-stem.bsky.social
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Neurodiversity in STEM at TERC @ndinstem-at-terc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Build it. Code it. Float it. Supported by Britebound, middle schoolers did at NeuroVivid this August at @charlesrivermuseum.bsky.social . Learn more at www.terc.edu/ndinstem/about/neurovi… @terc-stem.bsky.social @asa-impact.bsky.social
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Neurodiversity in STEM at TERC @ndinstem-at-terc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Going to IMBES? Join Ibrahim's poster session, From Brain Signals to STEM Pathways. See how co-designed STEM experiences can make neuroscience meaningful for neurodivergent learners. event.fourwaves.com/imbes2026/abstr… @terc-stem.bsky.social
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Neurodiversity in STEM at TERC @ndinstem-at-terc.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Look what can happen when you design a STEM experience for everyone! Check out team member Sam's ASTC Dimensions article. www.astc.org/dimensions/the-science… @terc-stem.bsky.social
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Neurodiversity in STEM at TERC @ndinstem-at-terc.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
It's not a ME, it's a WE! TERC and FableVision Studios are proposing a joint SXSW EDU PanelPicker session on the power of co-design. Community Voting is open! Please cast your Vote ❤️ (SXSW login required). Voting closes August 23. Thanks!  bit.ly/4zbmPp8 @terc-stem.bsky.social
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Neurodiversity in STEM at TERC @ndinstem-at-terc.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Like to listen? Hard to focus? Our friends at TERC's Sound Travels project are studying STEM learning, attention, and soundscapes. Here's a chance to try their online sound-related activity and find your happy (or serene or anxious or other) place. how-do-you-like-to-focus.web.app
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Neurodiversity in STEM at TERC @ndinstem-at-terc.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
July was Disability Pride Month. This August we remember that "The World Works Better With Us" every month. Learn more about neurodiversity in STEM at www.terc.edu/ndinstem
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Neurodiversity in STEM at TERC @ndinstem-at-terc.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Ready to lead STEM experiences designed for every brain? Boston-area educators-join our August 10 NeuroVivid Training. Learn how to bring this neuroinclusive experience to a classroom, camp, or program. See NeuroVivid in action: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wC1OoV5QikY… @terc-stem.bsky.social
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Neurodiversity in STEM at TERC @ndinstem-at-terc.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Still looking for something for your middle schooler to do in August? Something STEM? Invite them to explore the power of their brain at the free NeuroVivid camp at the Charles River Museum in Waltham! Learn more and register at www.terc.edu/ndinstem/nv-charles-ri… @terc-stem.bsky.social
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Neurodiversity in STEM at TERC @ndinstem-at-terc.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Know a middle schooler in the Boston area? Invite them to explore the power of their brain at a free NeuroVivid camp this August at the Charles River Museum in Waltham! Learn more and register: www.terc.edu/ndinstem/nv-charles-ri… @terc-stem.bsky.social
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Neurodiversity in STEM at TERC @ndinstem-at-terc.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Boston educator? Join a hands-on training with brain-powered headsets and strategies for supporting all learners. Get resources to run a middle school maker experience where every brain shines. Follow link to register!  www.terc.edu/ndinstem/nv-facilitato… @terc-stem.bsky.social
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Neurodiversity in STEM at TERC @ndinstem-at-terc.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
NeuroVivid News: Ibrahim Dahlstrom-Hakki interviewed! "Co-Designing With Neurodivergent Youth" (Sage Research Methods account or free trial required). methods.sagepub.com/video/co-design… @terc-stem.bsky.social
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Neurodiversity in STEM at TERC @ndinstem-at-terc.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
We may have missed the official ND Pride Day but we're still celebrating. Every brain is beautiful every day!  #NDPride #EveryBrainIsBeautiful @terc-stem.bsky.social
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Neurodiversity in STEM at TERC @ndinstem-at-terc.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Bringing the powerful story of Code in Motion by SPARKS to #ISTELive. ND in STEM team member Kelly and CIM colleagues present next week at this exciting event.  www.terc.edu/ndinstem/code-in-motio… @terc-stem.bsky.social
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Neurodiversity in STEM at TERC @ndinstem-at-terc.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
"If that [Code in Motion] did that for me. For me. For ME. I know what it can do for a child...I know what it can do for another adult." Community Coaches from CIM share the power of teaching and learning in this EALA webinar.  www.youtube.com/watch?v=43EOvXI64Mg @terc-stem.bsky.social
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Neurodiversity in STEM at TERC @ndinstem-at-terc.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Excited to share that #EuropaPrimeVR is a finalist for an AuggieAward! The VR experience was co-designed by & with neurodivergent college students, whose ideas & perspectives shaped the project. Great example of the power of inclusive design. bit.ly/auggies-europaprime @terc-stem.bsky.social
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Neurodiversity in STEM at TERC @ndinstem-at-terc.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
It’s NextGen STEMFest! The NeuroVivid project is bringing CBI to the Charles River Museum on Saturday. Local STEMies — come light up your brain and see what we did at NYSCI! www.terc.edu/ndinstem/about/neurovi… @terc-stem.bsky.social @charlesrivermuseum.bsky.social
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Neurodiversity in STEM at TERC @ndinstem-at-terc.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Code in Motion teaches adults and students to be creators, not just consumers, of technology. Providing computer science access to all means one of our of CIM participants could debug any errors in our brand new website 🙃 Check it out! www.terc.edu/code-in-motion/CIM @terc-stem.bsky.social
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Neurodiversity in STEM at TERC @ndinstem-at-terc.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
ND in STEM team member Kelly is presenting at #ISTELive #Giveaway this June. Kelly and her partners are excited and proud to present the story of Code In Motion by SPARKS. For a preview, visit www.terc.edu/code-in-motion @terc-stem.bsky.social
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Neurodiversity in STEM at TERC @ndinstem-at-terc.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Working in neuroinclusive co-design? ND in STEM team member Ibrahim Dahlstrom-Hakki is organizing a collection of articles for Cogent Education called "Codesign for Neuroinclusive Learning." Interested in learning more or contributing? www.terc.edu/ndinstem/contact @terc-stem.bsky.social
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Neurodiversity in STEM at TERC @ndinstem-at-terc.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Throwback Thursday: We’re celebrating World Autism Month and the neurodivergent co-designers who were integral to the development of the #EPVR game. www.europaprime.org/nsf @terc-stem.bsky.social
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Neurodiversity in STEM at TERC @ndinstem-at-terc.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Zoombinis isn’t just a game—it’s a playground for computational thinking! TERC's research explores how players use problem decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction, & algorithms to solve puzzles. More at www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10.108… @terc-stem.bsky.social
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Neurodiversity in STEM at TERC @ndinstem-at-terc.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Throwback Thursday: We’re celebrating World Autism Month with these blogs by three TERC moms who celebrate their amazing kids everyday. bit.ly/4shilc8 @terc-stem.bsky.social
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Neurodiversity in STEM at TERC @ndinstem-at-terc.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Huge thanks to Umeya for hosting the Code in Motion by SPARKS (CIM) Coach training! Adults from Skid Row are learning to bring coding to kids. Check out Timothy’s story at 03:42 and see Coach Ron’s proud smile! Watch here: youtu.be/D0J97V5fsW8?si=T0JTNwuSsa_… @terc-stem.bsky.social
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Neurodiversity in STEM at TERC @ndinstem-at-terc.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
World Autism Month begins today. Celebrate with ND in STEM and a month of stories, books, and projects that highlight autistic voices and involvement in STEM education. @terc-stem.bsky.social
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Neurodiversity in STEM at TERC @ndinstem-at-terc.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Last week, at the intersection of Little Tokyo and Skid Row, Code in Motion by SPARKS brought computer science to adults. Hosted by the Umeya affordable housing project, new Community Coaches explored coding with Scratch, Zoombinis, and the power of computational thinking! @terc-stem.bsky.social
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Neurodiversity in STEM at TERC @ndinstem-at-terc.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
It's Middle Level Education Month! ND in STEM celebrates inclusive programming providing career exploration for MS students through NeuroVivid. We're bringing STEM camp experiences to MA next. www.terc.edu/ndinstem/about/neurovi… #MLEM @terc-stem.bsky.social
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Neurodiversity in STEM at TERC @ndinstem-at-terc.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
ND in STEM embraces differences! Reaching and Teaching Neurodivergent Learners in STEM offers strategies to support inclusive K-12 education to foster a new generation of STEM problem solvers. www.terc.edu/ndinstem/resources/lib… @terc-stem.bsky.social
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Neurodiversity in STEM at TERC @ndinstem-at-terc.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
We're excited to celebrate neurodiversity every week! This week that sentiment is shared across the world. Check out all the Neurodiversity Celebration Week virtual events at www.neurodiversityweek.com/events-2… @terc-stem.bsky.social
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Neurodiversity in STEM at TERC @ndinstem-at-terc.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
3.14.1:59 - It's Pi Day! Celebrate with Arno and a pizza pie. Find Arno in INFACT's computational thinking materials for grades 5-8 at www.terc.edu/ndinstem/resources/inf… @terc-stem.bsky.social
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Neurodiversity in STEM at TERC @ndinstem-at-terc.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Next week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week! We're looking forward to Prof. Edmund Barke's session on including young ND students in a research team. Learn more about this and other NDCW events at www.neurodiversityweek.com/events-2…
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Neurodiversity in STEM at TERC @ndinstem-at-terc.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
New headset, same mindset! Team member Tara visited NYSCI for NeuroVivid camp to see how neurodivergent middle schoolers are exploring Brain Computer Interface (BCI)! www.terc.edu/ndinstem/about/neurovi… @terc-stem.bsky.social  @nysci.bsky.social
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Neurodiversity in STEM at TERC @ndinstem-at-terc.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
NeuroVivid is growing and building pathways to STEM careers! 🌟 Funded by Britebound, NV Pathways brings STEM maker camps & educator training to support neurodivergent middle schoolers in MA, NJ & AK. www.terc.edu/projects/neurovivid-pa… @terc-stem.bsky.social  @asa-impact.bsky.social
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Neurodiversity in STEM at TERC @ndinstem-at-terc.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Community Coaches are bringing coding to kids in LA! Through Code in Motion by Sparks, students explore Scratch, build skills, and see themselves in STEM. Watch confidence grow, one line of code at a time. Learn more: www.terc.edu/ndinstem/code-in-motio… @terc-stem.bsky.social
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Neurodiversity in STEM at TERC @ndinstem-at-terc.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Do you know an education leader who works to improve access and belonging in education for students with disabilities and learning differences? 2026 Educating All Learners Alliance New Champions Fund applications are open until March 6, 2026. educatingalllearners.org/new-champi…
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Neurodiversity in STEM at TERC @ndinstem-at-terc.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
NeuroVivid at NYSCI! A camper said last session, and bound to be repeated next week, "It's a fun, scientific journey with wiring and coding and the brain!" Learn more about NV at www.terc.edu/ndinstem/about/neurovi… @terc-stem.bsky.social  @nysci.bsky.social
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Neurodiversity in STEM at TERC @ndinstem-at-terc.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Kelly attended EALA's energetic CofA. In an energetic 36-hour “dolphin tank," groups coalesced, created and pitched work to support all learners. An inspirational reminder that people are still dedicated education for all. educatingalllearners.org/community-… @terc-stem.bsky.social
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Neurodiversity in STEM at TERC @ndinstem-at-terc.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
ND in STEM's Kelly Paulson returns to the Educating All Learner's Alliance Community of Action to consider the shared challenges affecting students with disabilities or learning differences. educatingalllearners.org/community-…
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Neurodiversity in STEM at TERC @ndinstem-at-terc.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Discover stories of incredible STEM thinkers in Jodi's book, Reaching and Teaching Neurodivergent Learners in STEM. Read more at www.terc.edu/ndinstem/resources/lib…
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Neurodiversity in STEM at TERC @ndinstem-at-terc.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Look what we're watching! Code in Motion by SPARKS is increasing access to computer science education. Community Coaches are learning block coding in Scratch to bring CT to afterschool programs in LA.  www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnf54iZ-a-w @terc-stem.bsky.social
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Neurodiversity in STEM at TERC @ndinstem-at-terc.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Read about Renee's love of cats and coding in this book excerpt from team member Jodi's book, Reaching and Teaching Neurodivergent Learners in STEM.  www.terc.edu/ndinstem/terc-projects… @terc-stem.bsky.social
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Neurodiversity in STEM at TERC @ndinstem-at-terc.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Rolling out this week...the new Code in Motion by SPARKS logo designed by the talented Ptah, a Community Coach learning to bring Scratch to afterschool programs! www.terc.edu/ndinstem/code-in-motio… @terc-stem.bsky.social
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Neurodiversity in STEM at TERC @ndinstem-at-terc.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
ND in STEM will participate in EALA's Community of Action. educatingalllearners.org/community-… In 2025, EALA funded our team to train afterschool Community Coaches in computational thinking and Scratch. www.terc.edu/ndinstem/code-in-motio… @terc-stem.bsky.social
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Neurodiversity in STEM at TERC @ndinstem-at-terc.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
From the rest of our friends and colleagues at TERC... Happy New Year! Check out all that TERC does for STEM education. www.terc.edu @terc-stem.bsky.social
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Neurodiversity in STEM at TERC @ndinstem-at-terc.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
Ringing in the new year by celebrating inclusive STEM education for all! Explore more at www.terc.edu/ndinstem
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Neurodiversity in STEM at TERC @ndinstem-at-terc.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
At ND in STEM at TERC we believe everyone deserves the gift of STEM education! Find resources at  www.terc.edu/ndinstem
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Neurodiversity in STEM at TERC @ndinstem-at-terc.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Are you a 3rd-8th grade STEM educator? We'd like to hear more from you about how you address EF challenges and AI use in your classroom. Take a short survey that may help us (and you... wink wink)! www.terc.edu/ndinstem/get-involved @terc-stem.bsky.social
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