EdScreening uses an evidence-based, research-backed approach, screening neurodiverse children for multiple learning disabilities and giftedness. Our mission?
EdScreening is a Sydney, Australia-based company entirely focused on supporting and improving the educational outcomes of children with learning differences. To help educators and parents all around the world realise that different individuals have different learning needs and that by identifying these differences, we can greatly improve the “learning journey” of countless young students. Our comp
29/09/2021
A great short article on Fast Company about supporting neurodiversity at work.
"We all vary naturally. By understanding and encouraging neurodiverse individuals to be fully engaged in society, we will all reap the rewards."
This is the business case for supporting neurodiversity at work Neurodiversity can be a workplace strength if we make room for it.
A huge thank you to our pilot screeners for contributing to the EdScreening pilot.
With their help, we have now gathered enough data to proceed to the next stage. The pilot responses are being analysed with the results helping us refine the screening. This process is inherent to our evidence-based approach enabling us to produce the most reliable outcomes.
We truly believe this screener will offer an opportunity to better support a great many children over their learning journey and are looking forward to getting this more broadly available.
20/09/2021
"These lessons are being taken on board by others. In July, Google’s cloud computing division announced its Autism Career Program, which includes training up to 500 managers “to work effectively and empathetically with autistic candidates”.
Neurodiversity can be a workplace strength, if we make room for it Despite progress in promoting workplace diversity, prejudices keep the employment prospects for neurodiverse individuals shockingly low.
09/09/2021
Wonderful interview with Dr Geraldine Townend, the chair of our advisory committee, on the Our Gifted Kids podcast. Talking about 2e kids and self concept.
Podcast Archives #028 Why is Self-Concept so crucial for gifted 2E students in the early years? by Sophia Elliott | Sep 9, 2021 | Podcast Today I’m speaking with Dr Geraldine Townend from UNSW about her research on self-concept of gifted, Twice Exceptional (2E), children and the lifelong impacts. We also talk abou...
