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CANVAS: Neurodivergent Students’ Perceptions of Their Social-Emotional Well-Being and Related University Support Services
Presenter: Lauren Mathews M.S., CCC-SLP (Clinical Professor, Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, University of North Texas) This presentation provides the results of a qualitative pilot study examining four neurodivergent college students’ perceptions regarding their social-emotional well-being and university supports. Their descriptors and perceptions of their lived experiences provide real-life examples of their social-emotional strengths/challenges experienced while attending a 4-year university located in the north Texas area. The gained insight into their experiences and support preferences/deterrents can facilitate informed decision…
Find out more »CANVAS: Understanding the Experiences of BIPOC Neurodivergent Students in Higher Education
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | 12 p.m. EST Presenter: Dr. Sam Brandsen (Research Analyst, Duke University), Shealtiel Weekes (Doctoral Student, Howard University), Liza Tomczuk (Doctoral Student, Drexel University) Our study aims to understand the experiences of autistic and neurodivergent people of color at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and community colleges to determine what resources or supports are most needed, challenges encountered, and sources of joy for students in higher education. We are excited to share the results of…
Find out more »2025 Square One Workshop
Square One: Getting Started, Getting Better A two day virtual instructional series for higher education professionals interested in launching a campus program or initiative to support autistic and other neurodivergent students. Sessions will be held June 11th from 12 pm to 5 pm ET and June 12th 12 pm to 2 pm ET. Autism support programs take many forms, from small initiatives located in a disability services office to a fully-staffed stand-alone program serving many students across campus. All of…
Find out more »College Autism Summit 2025
The College Autism Summit brings together scholars, practitioners, administrators, employers, and self-advocates to discuss evidence-driven strategies that help support college students with autism and related learning differences. Join us for an in-person event! We are offering a preconference workshop on building or improving a program, over 30 general sessions, excellent major speakers, and too many networking opportunities to count. The Bridges That Connect Us Higher education is an environment known for its silos, a fact that shows itself in the…
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