The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Does it seem that Christopher’s school environment is appropriate for him? Consider his experiences and reactions throughout the story. You may want to note some details on these points before discussing:

• What are some positive examples of Christopher’s school experiences?
• How does Christopher compare to his peers? How does Christopher think of comparisons between his peers and himself?
• What are some negative examples?

Teaching Suggestion: Before addressing this prompt, students might benefit from a discussion on how to avoid stigmatizing language and how to locate resources on the topic for guidance. Students might also be asked (as an alternate prompt or as an extended discussion question) to consider and list some ways a traditional school environment might be made more inclusive and accepting for neurodivergent students.