This session provides faculty and staff with a practical introduction to neurodiversity and concrete strategies for supporting neurodivergent students in higher education. Participants will learn how to recognize potential indicators of neurodivergence, apply effective course and classroom design techniques, and respond to challenging situations, sensitive topics, and student crises. Grounded in the principle of “do what you can, where you can,” the session equips attendees with easy-to-implement, high-impact practices that benefit all students, with particularly meaningful impact for neurodivergent learners.
Supporting Neurodivergent Students
This session introduces faculty and staff to neurodiversity and practical ways to support neurodivergent students. Participants will learn to recognize signs of neurodivergence, design inclusive courses and classrooms, and navigate challenging situations or student crises. Emphasizing “do what you can, where you can,” the session highlights simple, high‑impact practices that benefit all students, especially neurodivergent learners.
TOPICS
Neurodiversity