Student Manifesto for Neuro-Inclusive Assessment

This contribution describes the creation of the ‘Student Manifesto for Neuroinclusive Assessment.’ The manifesto was developed as part of a research project in co-creation with the HKU University of the Arts Utrecht autism community Iets Eten. It was prompted by indications that assessment within arts education often fails to adequately reflect the experiences of autistic students and the diversity of ways of thinking and learning. In an iterative process of observations, discussions and feedback moments, recurring obstacles and needs were collected and translated into practical recommendations. The manifesto highlights student experiences and offers concrete tools to make assessment moments more understandable, predictable and accessible. It invites education staff to work with students to develop more inclusive assessment practices.