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December 4, 2025NeurodiversityOpen Access

Neurodiversity and Cognitive Load in Online Learning: A Pilot EEG and Eye-Tracking Study

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EDEleanor J. Dommett

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Pilot study finds neurodivergent students face higher cognitive load in online learning, potentially affecting learning strategies.

Key Points

  • Neurodivergent students experience higher cognitive load during online learning, yet perform similarly academically.
  • Results indicate higher theta/alpha ratios and extraneous cognitive load for neurodivergent students.
  • Pilot study utilizes EEG and eye-tracking to assess neurophysiological responses in learning environments.
  • Findings highlight the potential need for inclusive strategies in online education for neurodiverse learners.

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Eleanor J. Dommett (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6930e8b6ea1aef094cca2f54https://doi.org/10.1177/27546330251400677
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