Coding & Game Development
- Scratch
- Roblox
- Minecraft
- Code.org
- Coding projects
- Game development
Individualized Coding & Technology Lessons for Neurodivergent Learners
One-on-one lessons built around each learner's interests, starting point, and ways of learning through coding, games, computer skills, and creative technology.
What IDS Coding & Technology Lessons Are
IDS provides individualized Coding & Technology instruction. The instruction is the service, and learner-centered teaching describes how each lesson is delivered.
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One-on-one
Lessons are primarily one-on-one.
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60 minutes
The standard lesson duration is 60 minutes.
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Typically weekly
Frequency may vary based on the learner, family schedule, and applicable funding authorization.
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In person or remote
Both in-person and remote Coding & Technology Lessons are available.
Previous coding experience is not required. Foundational computer and digital skills are part of the service and can be an appropriate place to begin.
What Lessons Can Include
Depending on the learner and project, lessons may explore different tools, computer skills, and ways of creating with technology.
Computer & Digital Skills
- Foundational computer use
- Navigating a computer environment
- Files and browsers
- Keyboard and mouse use
- Other practical computer skills appropriate to the learner
Creative Technology
- Interest-driven technology projects
- Projects matched to the learner's starting point
- Projects that can expand with interests and experience
The lesson adapts to the learner, not the other way around.
Individualization happens through practical teaching choices.
- Start with a learner's game idea, technology interest, or desired project.
- Select an appropriate starting point.
- Adjust the pace or size of a project step.
- Change the order or length of activities.
- Use demonstration, spoken explanation, visual material, or another appropriate format.
- Change a teaching strategy when something is not working.
Different Learners Can Begin in Different Places
Previous coding experience is not required.
Basic computer familiarity can be helpful, but lack of computer fluency does not automatically exclude a learner.
- Foundational computer skills
- Introductory coding
- Project-based coding and game development
- More advanced work
This is a possible progression, not a required curriculum or guaranteed sequence. IDS does not use an arbitrary minimum age. Fit and starting point are considered individually based on the learner's interests, current skills, project ideas, and the practical requirements of the activity. More advanced projects may require prerequisite skills.
Practical Setup for In-Person and Remote Lessons
Remote lessons generally require access to an appropriate computer and reliable internet. Practical needs depend on the lesson format and project.
Families can contact IDS before purchasing equipment or software. IDS prefers practical, free, or existing resources when appropriate and does not promise hardware, internet service, funding, or loaner equipment.
Educational Coding & Technology instruction
IDS provides educational, non-medical, and non-clinical Coding & Technology instruction. Foundational computer and digital skills are part of this educational service.
Rates & Funding
See Rates & Funding for current pricing and funding information.
Interested in Coding & Technology Lessons?
Tell us about your learner's technology interests, current starting point, preferred in-person or remote format, and any practical equipment questions. You do not need to resolve funding logistics before contacting IDS.