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CANVAS: Integrating Neuroinclusive Pedagogy into Practice
Presenters: Anirudh Subramaniam (Student, The Ohio State University) and Andrew Buck, PhD (Research Scientist, Nisonger Center at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center) This presentation examines the prospects of a faculty and staff, self-paced, neurodiversity training program that is informed by literature, survey research, and student voice. The purpose of the training program is to promote awareness of neurodiversity and neurodivergence and cultivate neuroinclusive pedagogy amongst faculty and staff members, in order to foster an accessible, inclusive, safe, and equitable…
Find out more »Responding to Disruptive Students: Case Studies and Discussion Webinar
Join us for a follow-up to our "Responding to Disruptive Students" webinar in which we will discuss several case studies and take questions from participants about the challenging situations you are experiencing. Cases will include classroom issues, residence life challenges, and the complex interface between disability and a student conduct process. Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025, 4:00-5:00 pm ET. Cost: Free for College Autism Network members. $50 for non-members. About the Presenters Catherine Cocks, M.A. Cathy Cocks is Director of…
Find out more »CANVAS: Managing Academic Burnout: A Qualitative Study of Neurodivergent College Students
Presenters: Adam Lalor, Ph.D. (Vice President of Neurodiversity Research and Innovation, Landmark College) and Rick Bryck, Ph.D. (Senior Director, Institute for Research and Training, Landmark College) This webinar will describe both the process used to mentor a student led research project—undertaken by neurodivergent college students—and the methods, results, and implications of the study results. Previous research highlights that academic burnout significantly affects college students’ academic performance (Madigan & Curran, 2021) and that neurodivergent students encounter unique challenges in higher education compared…
Find out more »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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