Letters to the Editor: No extra exam time for neurodiverse students

A reader says education authorities seem to believe creating equal learning experiences for students gives neurodiverse learners an unfair advantage

Reader Jerry O'Sullivan takes exception to a State Examinations Commission representative saying that extra exam time for some students is 'something that some people gain advantage of'. Stock picture: PA

I am dismayed with the attitude of the State Examinations Commission (SEC) and the Department of Education and their representatives regarding extra exam time for neurodiverse students.

Celeste O’Callaghan of the Department of Education refers to unintended consequences of allowing dyslexic learners more time but does not enlighten us to what these consequences may be; surely the department has undertaken a risk analysis in respect to any proposed changes and can share the results.