Why EdTech Fails Neurodiverse Students and How Shafaq Bajwa Aims to Fix It | HackerNoon

Shafaq Bajwa, a data scientist turned special needs classroom assistant, exposes the gap between scalable EdTech and the real needs of neurodiverse learners. Her experience shows that independence, data, and efficiency models often clash with human learning. She argues for patient, empathetic, context-rich tools that support emotional safety, productive struggle, and individualized growth.