Many neurodivergent people grow up being told they have “learning difficulties,” but those challenges are often rooted in differences in how their brains process information. This course explores the relationship between neurodivergence and learning, including how attention, processing speed, working memory, sensory input, and executive functioning can impact academic experiences. We’ll discuss common profiles seen in autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, and other neurodivergent conditions, and how traditional education systems often fail to support these learning styles. The course also reframes learning differences through a neuro-affirming lens—highlighting strengths such as deep focus, pattern recognition, creativity, and alternative problem-solving. The goal is to help neurodivergent learners better understand their cognitive styles and build strategies that support learning in ways that work with their brains, not against them.