Making your campus neurodivergent friendly

By Eliza.Compton, 4 April, 2024
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How to create a university where neurodivergent staff and students feel welcome and thrive in the classroom, in the lab and throughout campus
Making your campus neurodivergent friendly
How to create a university where neurodivergent staff and students feel welcome and thrive in the classroom, in the lab and throughout campus

Neurodivergent students and staff think about, interact with and see the world differently from their neurotypical peers and colleagues. Universities that adopt inclusive practices to welcome people with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia and other disabilities to campus also foster their distinct strengths and talents in the classroom, labs, boardrooms and social spaces. This collection of resources offers advice for teachers, researchers, PhD supervisors and administrators for supporting neurodiversity in higher education.

By kiera.obrien, 18 March, 2024

On the neurodivergent campus, language matters

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The neurodiversity movement has made great strides, but out-of-date, ableist language is still prevalent, even in academia. Carrie Ballantyne advises us to think about the words we use
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4minutes
A whole-campus approach to neurodivergent inclusion
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By Miranda Prynne, 8 December, 2022

The 10 steps towards inclusivity in universities

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Far more needs to be done to improve equity, diversity and inclusion within universities, writes Tetyana Krupiy as she lists 10 steps that can create more inclusive, supportive workplaces for all staff
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5minutes
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Teaching students with ADHD in classroom and online learning environments
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By Miranda Prynne, 28 December, 2022

Compassionate teaching for students with ADHD

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Small but considered adaptations to teaching can support students with ADHD to succeed at university. Fiona S. Baker lists modifications that can make all the difference
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2minutes
By miranda.prynne, 17 November, 2020

Making online classes work for students with ADHD

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Designing online classes for students with ADHD
Online learning can be particularly challenging for students with learning difficulties such as ADHD. Kate Lister offers some simple steps every instructor can take to help students with ADHD stay engaged
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By Eliza.Compton, 25 March, 2024

Supporting students who stammer in higher education

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Teaching and assessment approaches that benefit students who stammer are likely to help others in your class. Here, Deborah Johnston offers a 10-point guide to adopting an inclusive mindset and methods
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4minutes
Helping neurodiverse students to thrive at university
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By Eliza.Compton, 4 April, 2024

Creating an impactful social group for neurodivergent students

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Meet-ups can support neurodivergent students (mostly those with autism and ADHD) to navigate the social complexities of student life and the workplace. Here, Brooke Szücs and Ben Roden-Cohen share tips for creating inclusive neurodivergent settings, based on their experience
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4minutes
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Support for autistic and dyspraxic university staff
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