Empowering Neurodiverse Learners
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Empowering Neurodiverse Learners
Transformation International Wellness Clinics is launching a career-focused trainings in visual programming for neurodiverse learners. This program uses visual programming tools like Octostudio and Scratch, both developed by the MIT Media Lab’s Lifelong Kindergarten group. This program will teach neurodiverse children, teens, and young adults on the autism spectrum how to use these tools to create interactive games and stories.
The program will teach skills that are in high demand and directly applicable to career opportunities. Students will develop portfolios of their work that they can use to apply for internships, jobs, or freelance work.
- Hands-on training for educators on how to teach neurodiverse learners to use Octostudio and Scratch.
- Interactive learning experiences to foster learners' creativity and technical skills.
- Projects are tailored to each learner's interests, ensuring engagement and motivation.
- Portfolio development to showcase skills and creativity to potential employers.
- Focus on skills that can lead to career opportunities, including internships and freelance work.
- Development of valuable technical and creative skills.
- Preparation for real-world job opportunities.
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Importance of Creative Thinking
This program draws inspiration from the ideas of Mitchel Resnick, head of the Lifelong Kindergarten group at MIT. Resnick argues that creative thinking is essential for success in today’s world. He highlights the importance of moving from an industrial society to an information society, and then to a creative society where success depends on the ability to think and act creatively.
Resnick's work emphasizes a project-based approach to learning, where students learn new ideas, skills, and strategies while working on projects that are meaningful to them.
The Four P’s of Creative Learning
Resnick's research group has outlined four guiding principles for supporting creative learning, which they call the four P's: Projects, Passion, Peers, and Play.
- Projects: Projects provide opportunities for students to apply their knowledge and skills in a meaningful way.
- Passion: When students are passionate about their work, they are more likely to be engaged and motivated.
- Peers: Collaboration with peers can provide students with new perspectives and ideas.
- Play: A playful approach to learning can help students to be more creative and innovative.
Why Visual Programming for Neurodiverse Learners?
Visual programming offers a unique opportunity for neurodiverse learners for several reasons:
- It provides a visual and interactive way to learn programming concepts, which can be particularly beneficial for visual learners.
- It allows for personalized projects that cater to individual interests, increasing engagement and motivation.
- It can help neurodiverse learners develop valuable technical and creative skills that can lead to fulfilling careers.
- Success stories like Specialisterne, an international company that hires people with autism for software testing roles in software companies like Microsoft and SAP, highlight the potential for neurodiverse individuals in the tech industry. This is crucial for developing countries like Pakistan where the exchange rate favors people earning in foreign currency through tech jobs.
Tangible Outcomes
Students completing the above tracks with them learn generalized computer skills including using generative artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot to create media that they can use for their projects and portfolios. The body of work in their portfolios will lead to internships at chosen software houses, production and gaming companies that have been trained to offer an inclusive environment for these young learners. The resulting internship experience letters will give them the experience and skills needed to apply for fulltime jobs or in freelance work positions, where they could collaborate with other learners to create their animation and gaming studios and companies, supported by their caregivers. Technology jobs offer lifelong careers and higher levels of remuneration, especially in these times, affected by the increase in use of artificial intelligence tools.
Empowering Neurodiverse Learners
Join our visual programming training to create games, build portfolios, and unlock career opportunities.
Connect With Us For The Training
Training Levels
We are planning to launch government skill based technical education recognized short term vocational skill-based certificates such as:
- Level 1 Certificate in Technology Skills for Future careers
- Level 1 Certificate in Interactive Game Design
- Level 2 Certificate in Digital Illustration and Animation for Interactive Game Design
- Level 1 Certificate in Graphic Design
- Level 2 Certificate in Graphic Design