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Thinking On and Off

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Lauren Edmunds explores what it really means for a child’s brain to be “switched on” rather than passive.
She shares a powerful story of a 10-year-old boy on the autism spectrum who has begun to drive his own communication journey from the inside out.
Through this, Lauren reflects on agency, motivation, and how parents and teachers can create the conditions for children to find their own reasons to learn, grow, and engage with the world.
8 Dec English South Africa Education · Self-Improvement

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