Module 2
Understanding Cognitive Differences
A research-grounded tour of cognitive variation: attention, sensory processing, working memory, processing speed, and the myths that distort each.
~90 min All audiences Members only
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What you'll learn
A research-grounded tour of cognitive variation: attention, sensory processing, working memory, processing speed, and the myths that distort each.
- Name and describe the five core cognitive systems that vary across neurotypes.
- Distinguish a cognitive difference from a deficit using the strengths-and-supports lens.
- Identify three common myths about attention, processing speed, or sensory sensitivity — and the evidence that corrects them.
- Recognize cognitive load in yourself and others, and apply one regulation strategy that fits the system under load.
- Translate a real-life challenge into a precise accommodation request grounded in cognitive science.
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