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Use Scratch to teach programming to students with neurodiversity because the visual nature of this language can make CS concepts more accessible.

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  • Students with learning disabilities, like autism and behavioral disorders, can benefit from using a visual, drag-n-drop programming language to learn computer science.

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  • Scratch
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Deirdre Levy and Chris Duquesnel from the CSNYC Tip-A-Thon.
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