Neurodiversity in the academic iniverse. STEAM as the spaceship and comics as thecompass

Abstract

Current times demand an educational prism that is transformative for true inclusion in university spaces where neurodivergent students coexist. This social commitment is addressed through hermeneutic research of theoretical-philosophical content, framed within the research line: Integrative and Inclusive Educational Strategies from a Trans-complex Kaleidoscope. The metaphor of the “Knowledge Universe” conceives the university as a multidimensional cosmos where each student is an explorer with unique cognitive abilities. The STEAM approach constitutes the spaceship for this journey, offering multiple points of entry to knowledge through its interdisciplinary nature. Complementarily, the comic functions as a visual navigation chart, providing a sequential structure that facilitates the decoding of complex content, reduces anxiety, and clarifies academic expectations. The proposal transcends the adaptive model to redesign the learning ecosystem based on the appreciation of cognitive diversity, allowing for the construction of collective knowledge. It
concludes by highlighting the need for institutional policies that strengthen this inclusive approach, essential for contemporary higher education.