“Inclusion” is a powerful concept (like equality or justice) universally agreed upon, yet often difficult to implement in real-world settings. In classrooms full of energy, diverse needs, and different learning styles, true inclusion requires more than intention. It demands adaptability.
At its core, inclusion means every child, regardless of ability has the opportunity to learn, grow, and be seen. But the reality is, children aren’t identical learners. One child may solve puzzles with ease but struggle in noisy environments. Another child may solve complex puzzles but struggle to follow simple instructions. Their strengths, challenges, and communication styles vary widely.
Expecting every child to fit into a single learning model is like asking penguins and giraffes to climb the same tree.
AI: A Supportive Partner in Personalisation
In contrast to sci-fi stories, AI in child development doesn’t need to be flashy or intimidating. When thoughtfully designed, it acts more like a quiet companion that observing, learning, and supporting.
Take Enara as an example. This AI-driven platform doesn’t assume or generalize, it observes. Through therapist-designed games, it tracks how a child plays, responds, speaks, and engages. These micro-observations are transformed into meaningful insights.
If a child excels at matching but struggles with imitation, Enara highlights this. If attention fades after few minutes, it flags it. These details empower therapists to adjust plans in real time, ensuring each session meets the child where they are.
It’s like having a dedicated therapy assistant, one who’s always alert, remembers every detail from past sessions, and helps fine-tune each step with precision.
Amplifying Human Expertise
AI in this context doesn’t replace therapists, educators, or parents, it enhances their efforts. It provides real-time data, reduce admin time, and supports more precise, responsive interventions.
For therapists, this means smarter planning. For parents, it offers accessible feedback. And for children, it means being seen, not just as a checklist of challenges but as individuals with unique strengths and rhythms.
Inclusion, Evolved
True inclusion isn’t about fitting every child into the same framework; it’s about adapting the framework to each child. With platforms like Enara, we’re taking meaningful steps toward environments, whether in classrooms, clinics, or homes where each child’s needs are acknowledged, supported, and celebrated.
That’s not just inclusion. That’s progress with purpose.
