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Neurodiversity and UDL: A Friendship Worth Fostering Webinar
Date: Wednesday, December 11, 4:00-5:00 pm ET. Cost: Free for College Autism Network members. $50 for non-members. Join us for a webinar led by Sarah E. Silverman, Ph.D. Neurodiversity and Universal Design for Learning are often mentioned alongside each other in higher education. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework used to design learning that is accessible to the greatest number of students with less need for individual accommodations. Neurodiversity as a framework and UDL have several major points…
Find out more »CANVAS: Exploring Romantic Experiences of College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Seeking and Maintaining Relationships
Presenters: Nicole Noble, PhD, LPC-S (Assistant Professor, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center) and Carlos Castañeda PhD, LPC, NCC (Tenure-track Professor, St. Edward’s University) This webinar explores the romantic experiences of college students with ASD, focusing on their efforts to seek and maintain romantic relationships. Drawing from nine years of data, including 1,805 written reports from monthly meetings with support personnel working with 124 college students with ASD, the presentation identifies key themes, such as the perceived benefits of engaging in…
Find out more »Unlocking Potential: Incorporating Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Strategies for Supporting Neurodiverse Students in the College Classroom and Beyond Webinar
Using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as the framework, this webinar will explore strategies that support neurodiverse learners both in the classroom and beyond. Attendees will walk away with practical tools to enhance engagement and help neurodiverse students thrive in the classroom, in their campus jobs, in their dorms, and in other situations. Date: Friday, January 24, 2025, 1:00-2:00 pm ET. Cost: Free for College Autism Network members. $50 for non-members. About the Presenter Brittany L. Jackson, Ed.D. Director of…
Find out more »Building Bridges to College and Beyond for Autistic Students
The College Autism Network invites you to join us and our campus partners for an informative and encouraging event designed to help autistic and other neurodivergent high school students and their families explore the landscape of college opportunities, and to strengthen the skills of those professionals who support them on this journey. Building Bridges is for: Autistic and neurodivergent high school students who are “college-curious” and want to understand what it takes to prepare for a successful higher education experience,…
Find out more »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 »Creating a Low Sensory Space on Campus: Advice and Options Webinar
Low-sensory spaces do two things: 1) they offer neurodivergent students a respite from the typical overstimulating campus environment, and 2) they send a message that neurodiversity is a priority for a campus. Are you thinking of creating one on your campus? This webinar, on Thursday, March 20 at 4 pm ET, will feature several autism support professionals (CAN members) who have created low-sensory spaces on their own campuses. Each will share how they did it, what they’ve learned, and what’s…
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…
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