Frequently asked questions
Questions and answers
These are the questions teachers ask me most often about The Neurodivergent Classroom, the Teacher Portal and the Learning Animal Check. Don't see yours? I'd love to hear it. Send me a message.
What does neurodivergence mean?
Neurodivergence describes natural differences in how brains work, for example with ADHD, autism, dyslexia or dyscalculia. It isn't a diagnosis or a clinical term. It's a way of looking at all the different ways people learn, and of seeing those differences as part of who we are.
Who is The Neurodivergent Classroom for?
It's for teachers from elementary school through high school who want to shape their teaching so neurodivergent students can learn well. What helps one student so often helps the others too, so in the end the whole class benefits.
Does the site diagnose?
No. Everything here is meant as teaching ideas, from one teacher to another. None of it replaces a medical, psychological or therapeutic assessment or treatment.
What is free in the Teacher Portal?
Every topic has an “At a glance” sheet you can print. For ADHD, all the background knowledge is open to everyone, and you can try three complete classroom ideas with printables: The Task Checklist, The Weekly Planner and Visible Time.
How much does access to the Teacher Portal cost?
Annual access costs $99 for twelve months. It's just for you, and it works on up to two devices.
Does annual access renew automatically?
No. It isn't a subscription, so there's nothing to cancel. About two weeks before it ends, and once more about three days before, we'll send you a friendly reminder by email. If you renew before the end, you keep your price, even if the price for new access has gone up in the meantime. If you do nothing, your access simply ends.
Can I withdraw from my purchase?
Annual access and Learning Animal codes are digital products, and you get them right away. That is why, when you buy, we ask for your express consent that we start providing them immediately, and for your confirmation that your right of withdrawal ends as a result. If you have confirmed both, it ends when your access code or your Learning Animal codes are sent. All the details are in the withdrawal instructions.
May I copy the printables for my class?
Yes, please do! You're welcome to print the printables, worksheets and PDFs, copy them for your own classes and groups, and adapt them for your students. All I ask is that you don't post them publicly online or resell them.
What is the Learning Animal Check?
It's a playful snapshot. Short scenes from everyday learning show which ways of learning are working well for a student right now, whether that's pictures, listening, movement or talking things through with others. The result is a snapshot, not a diagnosis.
How much does the Learning Animal Check cost for my class?
You're welcome to try it yourself first with a single-use code, which is valid for seven days. For your class, you can buy a class set of 10 to 60 Learning Animal codes at $2 per code. Each code is valid for twelve months from the first time it's redeemed, on up to three devices. Want it for several classes? I'll gladly put together an offer for your school.
Does the Learning Animal Check store student data?
No. Nobody has to enter a name, and answers and results stay in the student’s open browser tab without being saved. For each code, our server only remembers when it was first redeemed and how often it was used, plus a check value for each device so that the limit of three devices applies. The teacher only sees how many codes have been redeemed. You can read more in the Privacy Policy.
Is there access for whole schools?
Yes. With a school license, every teacher at your school gets their own license, linked to their school email address and usable on up to two devices. Depending on the size of your staff, it costs $790, $1,390 or $1,990 a year, with one invoice per year. See the school licenses here.
How can I use AI in class while protecting privacy?
Please never put names, diagnoses, student writing or any other information about students into open AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini or Claude. Where AI really shines is with materials: simplifying texts, reading them aloud, or breaking tasks into steps. Just always check the result yourself.
Who is behind the site?
That's me, Olga Reyes-Busch. I've worked in special education for 26 years, most of that time at a special education school for students with intellectual disabilities and in inclusive classrooms. The site is run by my company, HEADUPHIGH GmbH.

