Writing on Neurodivergent Learning & Education Beyond the System

This blog is for parents, educators, and advocates who know the system isn’t working for many learners.

I write about supporting neurodivergent students outside traditional models — with clarity, evidence-based strategy, and lived experience.

No trends. No overwhelm. Just thoughtful perspectives and practical reframes.

(Written by Angela Marie D’Antonio — keynote speaker, neurodivergent learning specialist, and education consultant)

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Your Kid Is Smart. The System Is Broken.

When schools measure intelligence by speed, neurodivergent learners are the first to be misjudged. This post explores how speed-based education quietly erodes confidence, distorts identity, and overlooks deep understanding—and how families can support children whose brilliance doesn’t show up on a timer.

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AI Tools for Dyslexia: How Smart Technology is Revolutionizing Learning Support in 2025

For decades, students with dyslexia have relied on a standard set of accommodations: extra time on tests, text-to-speech readers, and specialized fonts. While these supports remain valuable, artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the landscape of learning tools for dyslexic students. Today's AI-powered solutions offer personalized, adaptive assistance that addresses the unique neural patterns of dyslexic learners, helping them not just accommodate their differences but truly excel academically.

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