Neurodiversity in Adult Education

163%

Increase in students starting university with a neurological condition — rising from 4,054 in 2021 to 10,665 in 2024.

15–25%

Improvement in retention is linked to access to adjustments such as extra time, flexible deadlines, coaching, and assistive technology.

30–50%

Neurodivergent students do not formally disclose at enrolment, often due to stigma or lack of diagnosis.
*People with Disability in Australia 2022

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