Decolonizing Neurodiversity Care through Ubuntu: A Community-Based Participatory Research Proposal for South African Rural Educational Contexts

Posters

Keyword: Cultural Diversity

Abstract: This research proposal outlines a decolonial community-based participatory research study exploring culturally grounded neurodiversity support in South African rural educational contexts. Through Ubuntu philosophy and authentic community partnership, we will co-create culturally responsive frameworks that challenge Western-centric paradigms while honoring African knowledge systems and neurodivergent experiences.

• Sonti Mokobane (Presenting Author)
• Sibongile Dayimani (Author)
• Emily Sjafii (Author)
• Gaurav Saxena (Author)
• Julian Gonzalez (Author)
• Holly Haynes (Author)