Building Inclusive Classrooms | Naledi Mokoena on Neurodiversity & South Africa’s Education Gaps

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On Your Morning of Impact with Sam Marshall (919FM), we unpack the realities of South Africa’s classrooms overcrowding, infrastructure gaps, and the urgent need to support neurodiverse learners.

Joining the conversation is Naledi Mokoena, Educational Psychologist and Lead Psychologist at Lieto Child Development Centre, ahead of her talk at the Neurodiversity Parenting Workshop hosted by babyyumyum.com in partnership with Old Mutual, Neuroversed and Nutripedes.

Naledi explains:
✨ Why policies and practice still don’t align in inclusive education
✨ The misconceptions around neurodiverse learners
✨ How parents, teachers, and schools can bridge learning gaps
✨ Why partnerships and collaboration are key to building truly inclusive schools

🎙️ Workshop: September 13th | The Forum, Johannesburg
🔗 More info: babyyumyum.com
9 Sep English South Africa Business · Non-Profit

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