Unpacking what a Neurodiverse School is

Dr. Greg Pienaar • 13 April 2023

Join Dr Greg Pienaar as he dives into the topic of why you should consider a neurodiverse high school and shares a helpful "Pathway to tertiary" tool on the bridge website, as well as subject choices at The Bridge School.

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