Table 1 Inclusion criteria using SPIDER [40]

Sample

Children and adolescents between ages five and 19, or K-12 students who are neurodiverse or identify as having a neurodevelopment disorder

Phenomenon of Interest

Describes an informal STEM learning experience

Design

Any quantitative design using quantitative methods of data collection and analysis; any qualitative design using qualitative methods of data collection and analysis; quantitative and qualitative components of mixed method studies

Evaluation

Programmatic elements (teaching and learning variables) in informal STEM learning settings that facilitate inclusion of neurodiverse K-12 STEM learners and benefit neurodiverse K-12 STEM learners (e.g., STEM interest, STEM identity, STEM self-efficacy, and STEM learning)

Research type

Quantitative, qualitative, or mixed method study designs