Designing Art Classrooms for All Neurotypes: From Accommodation to Access and Belonging

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Hetrick, L. (2026). Designing Art Classrooms for All Neurotypes: From Accommodation to Access and Belonging. Art Education, 79(4), 23-28. https://doi.org/10.1080/00043125.2026.2709292

Publication date: 4 Jul 2026 Added to AutiHub: 26 Oct 2026 Type: Article Article language: English

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Abstract

What if the moments in your art classroom that often feel most puzzling, such as shutdowns, avoidance, intense focus on one detail, refusal to touch a material, or constant movement, are informatio...

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