#( there's a difference between a random kid that finds the league laughable and needs someone to be stern w them so they take it seriously

[tierra-paldeana]

How do you go about interviewing academy students who are neurodiverse? Like, if there was a kid in front of you who was on the spectrum or had ADHD?

☠🌏– ''As serious and strict as I can get during interviews, there are different types of people I've interacted with during assessments, each with their own needs and tolerance tresholds. I always strive to push others to do their best regardless of who they are, but the more nervous the person is, the more I can tell they actually care about what's at stake.''

''As someone who considers herself neurodiverse, it would be unfair of me not to be understanding with those who also are. On more than one ocassion, I've had students freeze and go non-verbal and zone out during the interview, something which I'm pretty familiar with. Naturally there are things I cannot change for the sake of the test, but I've gone as far as to officiate exams outdoors in open air because it was overwhelming and kind of claustrophobic for them indoors. Likewise, I'm also willing to switch or change questions that, while still focusing on the journey the student has gone through, aren't as cut-and-dry or intimidating in tone or wording.''

''And y'know... I'm also fine wit' droppin' my serious persona. One thing is makin' someone nervous to make 'em take the test seriously, the other is givin' someone debilitatin' anxiety, yeah? Good ol' Rika's not heartless.''